Registered Practical Nurse
Why Work for SOAR Community Services
About SOAR Community Services
SOAR Community Services (formerly St. Leonard's Community Services) has been an established part of the community for more than 55 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults, and families.
Our Purpose
We support people to achieve new heights.
We do this by:
- Delivering quality services
- Coordinating care
- Partnering with others
- Supporting staff success
- Continuously improving our services
Our Principles
- Empowered Client Voices
- Clarity with Compassion
- Unified by Teamwork
- Integrity Through Consistency
- Inclusion in Action
- Leadership Through Empowerment
- Community Connected Care
- Adaptation and Innovation
- Governance in Partnership
36 hours per week rotating day and afternoon shifts (7 a.m.-4 p.m. and 3 p.m.-Midnight), and every other weekend.
Duties
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides direct patient care within residential Withdrawal Management and Treatment Services to the full scope of practice for an RPN. Client needs are met by providing screening, intake assessment, withdrawal symptom monitoring using evidence-based protocols, administration of medication, provision of physical care, and contribution to development of a collaborative and comprehensive clinical discharge plan.
As an RPN working in this setting you enjoy collaboration across an interdisciplinary team, focused care on a smaller number of clients than in most healthcare settings, more autonomy over your work, and meaningful contribution to an underserved area of healthcare. You make a difference! Here is what our nursing team is saying about their role at WMTS:
The RPN's duties include:
Adheres to CNO Standards of Practice and demonstrates practice competencies
Conducts in-person and telephone screening of clients prior to admission
Completes comprehensive client intakes
Monitors clinical condition, withdrawal symptoms, administers oral and injectable medications and documents client care effectively
Identifies clients requiring higher level of care and facilitate transfer to, and return from, hospital if required
Collaborate with interdisciplinary support team members, such as Nurse Practitioner and Withdrawal Management Workers, and external partners (i.e., pharmacy, RAAM medical team, hospital) to ensure safe and effective practice and continuity of care
Collects specimens such as blood, urine, and blood glucose
Assists with medication reconciliation and EMR chart maintenance
Maintains a safe and clean facility
Qualifications
Registration in Good Standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Practical Nurse Diploma from a program recognized by CNO
Ideal candidates will have related clinical experience in an addictions or mental health setting (experience in the management of withdrawal from substances is preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice
Proof of valid First Aid/CPR certification
Proficiency in MS Office and familiar with databases
Access to reliable transportation
Ability to manage frequent exposure to direct and vicarious traumatic stress
Eligibility
Authorized to work in Canada
Vacant Position
Start Date: As soon as possible
Benefits
- Reimbursement for CNO registration costs
- Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families
- 3 weeks’ vacation pro-rated the first year
- 15 Wellness Hours (pro-rated)
- 60 Hours of Personal Leave Time (pro-rated)
- Fun events for all staff
- Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff
Group health, vision, dental and travel insurance plans with flex options including an option with premiums 100% paid by the Agency
- An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount
- No hospital parking costs or union dues
- No overnight shifts
How to Apply
Email: zoe.wickson@soarcs.ca or recruit@soarcs.ca
Reference: FT RPN
Our Commitment to Job Seekers
SOAR Community Services is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.
The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its clients and staff. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellent community service and is committed to accessibility for all staff. The Agency seeks applicants who embrace our values and beliefs around respect for the dignity and diversity of our clients, staff, and community. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The Agency encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.
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