Posting Closes: May 23, 2023 at 5:00pm

About Us:

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest.

We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and are proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise (2019).

Why Join our Team:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff. We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada’s largest and most respected defined benefit plans.

Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.

Values that include: Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.

Commitment to Health and Safety: We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting a Nurse Clinician RN (Specialized Geriatric Service)

• This is a regular full-time position (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 234 St. Patrick St. E. Fergus with travel throughout Wellington county.

As an outreach based Specialized Geriatric Services nurse clinician who is person-centered, team oriented and collaborative in your approach, you will work together with seniors and their care partners living with chronic disease, complex mental health and/or addiction issues and/or dementia to optimize functioning and quality of life utilizing findings from comprehensive mental health assessment and consultation. The Nurse Clinician provides in-home/outreach assessment, care planning, follow up and consultative services for individuals with complex geriatric mental health concerns and medical complexities. This role has an advanced ability to identify risk and apply appropriate mitigation strategies, and requires a solid understanding of what factors contribute to complex client presentations (e.g. adverse childhood experiences, developmental trauma, attachment and concurrent disorders). The Nurse Clinician works closely with the geriatric system partners including Primary Care, Geriatric Psychiatry, Long Term Care and LHIN Care Coordinators. This position reports to the Manager, Seniors Service.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/degree from an approved nursing program. Current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse in Ontario
• 3-5 years of experience in the provision of services to a geriatric population with medical, cognitive, mental health, addictions, and behavioural complexities
• Skills, knowledge and clinical practice commensurate with the administration and interpretation of Geriatric Mental Health assessment, consultation, care planning implementation and intervention functions
• Experience in geriatric medicine an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and familiarity working in a team environment
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and documentation skills utilized in the management of an active client caseload
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
• The ability to work collaboratively with formal and informal community partners
• Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and various database software
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle and insurance, as travel is required

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.

CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: Level 6 (OPSEU) - $34.28 to $41.78 per hour

CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Successful candidates must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or documentation requesting an exemption under the Human Rights Code.

Experience

• 3 year(s): Seniors
• 3 year(s): Mental Health

Education

• Bachelor's degree or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse