Registered Practical Nurse Contract

Come Build Hope and Homes with Us!

 

Registered Practical Nurse – Full Time (Contract)

London, ON- Embassy Commons

 

Position Description:  Reporting to the Program Manager, the RPN will work to their full scope of practice in collaboration with Registered Nurses across the organization and with Indwell’s Clinical Lead. As an integral part of an interdisciplinary care team, the RPN will assist in coordination and delivery of holistic health care to residents within a support housing model. This is an approach to wellness that simultaneously addresses the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual components of health. The RPN will also model the principles of person-centered care and evidence-based care while collaborating within an interdisciplinary team. This position will require a high level of resilience and willingness to work in close proximity to challenging situations. This position will also provide an ability to have a highly positive impact on people who have experienced marginalization and is highly rewarding for the right individual.

 

About Indwell:  We are a Christian not-for-profit charity that creates affordable housing communities and supportive programs to people seeking health, wellness, and belonging.  Founded in 1974, we continue to grow and thrive to build high quality energy efficient housing and inclusive living, uplifting our society.  Our belief is that every employee is a leader contributing to transform lives through HOPE and HOMES.  Being a part of our amazing team you will be fulfilled working together with others who are genuinely invested in Indwell's mission to serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness.  To learn more, go to: indwell.ca/our-model 

 

What our Nurses say:    

 

"I have never been prouder to tell people about my workplace. The values that Indwell represents can be felt on every level of the organization. I have been humbled by the resilience of the population we serve. The emphasis on relationships first and the use of a truly holistic approach have made this the most rewarding work I have ever been a part of."   

 

"Where else could I practice the skills and employ the knowledge I have, in a way that is so meaningful and relational?  Somewhere that an intramuscular injection demonstrates trust and relationship.  Where else can I be a nurse while simultaneously being so 'human'?  Somewhere my 'clients' see and respect my humanity first, and my title and credentials second.  The 8hr shifts, street clothes, lack of night shifts, benefits, caring management, interdisciplinary team, autonomy, and common goal for hope and homes are just icing on this cake." "It is a unique environment to work with teammates who are so like-minded, while also bringing a diverse complement of experience and backgrounds."     

 

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week.  Program hours expected to fall between 8am-9pm. The program operates 7 days a week, including public holidays. Participation in the on-call 24/7 schedule rotation is required for each position. At times, this position will also require substantial flexibility to meet program needs. 

 

Duties Include:

 

Participation and Commitment to the Interdisciplinary Team   

•    Reinforce a positive workplace culture and tone through your skilled verbal and written communication.

•    Keep interdisciplinary team informed of community opportunities and emerging trends related to best practices in community nursing. 

•    Provide health teaching and educational resources regarding nursing practices to the interdisciplinary team.   

•    Providing oversight of the medication support program, inclusive of addiction medicine.

•    Assist in the orientation and support of staff, students and volunteers.   

•    Supervise students. Be interested and able to act as a preceptor to nursing students.   

•    Promote and demonstrate the vision, mission and values of Indwell within the workplace and the community.   

•    Attend and actively participate in team meetings and other agency meetings as required. Engage in community tables as appropriate.   

•    Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery models, including harm reduction strategies around substance use. 

•    Demonstrate ongoing commitment to learning and supporting diverse individuals and communities (i.e. cultural safety, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice).

    

Directly Supporting Individuals to maintain and improve their health and housing   

•    Build therapeutic relationships with residents with a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach, promoting trust, in alignment with Indwell’s values of dignity, love, and hope.

•    Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery models, including harm reduction strategies around substance use. 

•    Ensure and maintain good functioning and oversight of the medication support program.  

•    Liaise with pharmacy to ensure a good working relationship is maintained.    

•    Provide direct nursing care to residents as required within scope of practice.  

•    Collaborate with and organize appropriate community nursing and medical supports in addition to informal supports for residents.

•    As part of an interdisciplinary team, coordinate, lead and/or facilitate the development and monitoring of supportive plans of care in collaboration with an internal and external team of community professionals and agencies.  

•      Provide health, mental health, and addictions assessments in collaboration with program staff and supports. Ensuring consistent follow up with treatment and recovery plans.    

•    Regular monitoring of residents within scope of practice and evaluating the effectiveness of residents’ support plans through regular follow up visits.   

•    Participate in the intake process and onboarding new residents to the program.

•    Demonstrate confidence and skill with de-escalation strategies as well as crisis prevention and intervention.

•    Health teaching on topics including but not limited to medications, immunization, chronic disease management, etc.   

•    Ensure continuity of care by maintaining up to date health records and communication with primary care providers and other service providers as required. Provide suggestions with regards to any required changes in residents’ treatment profile.    

•    Complete required reports in a timely manner in accordance with policy and procedures.

•    Assist volunteers to deliver relevant supports within the program.  

•    Comfort with landlord responsibilities such as pest management and rent collection.

•    Plan and facilitate programs relevant to health, wellness, and belonging in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team. 

•    Employ strategies to foster a sense of community within the program.  

•    Support residents’ engagement in cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure, educational, and social activities.    

•    Take responsibility for a primary case load (either within a team-model or individual case-manager model) under supervision of the Housing Support Team Lead and/or Program Supervisor.  

Leadership   

•    Consistently show initiative and engage in creative problem solving.

•    Demonstrate ongoing commitment to learning and supporting diverse individuals and communities (i.e. cultural safety, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice).

•    Experience leading and/or guiding internal teams to accomplish shared goals.

•      Reinforce a positive workplace culture and tone through your skilled verbal and written communication. 

•    Keep interdisciplinary team informed of community opportunities and emerging trends related to best practices in community nursing.

•    Engaging and establishing external community partnerships to meet and improve the health and wellness needs of residents. 

•    Comfort with landlord responsibilities such as pest management and rent collection.

 

Health, Welfare and Safety Practices   

•    Adhere to health and safety standards to maintain a healthy work environment.   

•    Complete required safety checks and inspections as assigned.   

•    Manage infectious control duties including any (potential) outbreaks   

•    Review isolation procedures and donning and doffing PPE with unregulated staff   

•    Provide updated information to residents and staff to remain safe during any (potential) outbreak.

•    Attend and participate in all required training.       

 

Qualifications:   

•    Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario  

•    Evidence of appropriate insurance as stipulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario  

•    Committed to upholding and modeling the standards set out in the organization’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Code of Conduct and other operating standards and policies  

•    Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, addictions or other special needs  

•    Ability to demonstrate warmth, sensitivity, and a caring attitude  

•    Ability to work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible, and take initiative   

•    Ability to problem solve and to handle crises with clear rational thinking  

•    Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships

 

Education/Experience: Completion of an approved Registered Practical Nursing program and experience in community nursing or mental health services. Familiarity with the Ontario Common Assessment of Need is an asset. 

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week; 7 days a week, including evenings and public holidays. Hours will be scheduled based on the support needs of individuals living in supported apartments.   

 

Remuneration:  $54,500-61,700 annual salary based on education and experience. Indwell offers a competitive benefits package and RRSP contribution.  

 

To Apply: Please apply with cover letter and resume to our website: www.indwell.ca/careers. We thank all applicants; however, only applicants that are being considered will be contacted. 

 

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.  

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. 

Indwell exists to provide hope and homes for all. Our supports, services, and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith. Indwell engages with diverse communities; we actively identify and remove barriers that prevent people from accessing and participating in our services and organization.

As Indwell works to support diverse tenant populations, we’re seeking to create a diverse work culture that closely matches the diversity of our communities. We seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially emphasize applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities.