Clinical Nurse

at  Lumenus Community Services

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BScN)
  · Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
  · Minimum 2 years of related experience in psychiatric nursing;
  · Ability to administer psychotropic medications, and monitor the side effects ;

· Ability to identify medication side effects, intolerance, drug incompatibility etc., and other drug-related issues;
· Ability to work with clients with a dual diagnosis (mental health issues and development disability)and client with Austim Spectrum Disorder
· Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary in order to meet deadlines;
· Strong oral and written communication skills;
· Proficient computer skills in Microsoft applications including: Word, Excel, and Outlook

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Screening process.
• Medical clearance in accordance with Lumenus Community Services policy on pre-employment medicals.
• The successful candidate must have access to a reliable vehicle with the ability to drive between the Live-in Treatment programs.
  TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to visit our website at https://lumenus.ca/careers/ and submit their cover letter and resume through our Career Centre on or before Oct 11, 2024
  We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting Human Resources. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner

· Participate in the assessment and intakes of clients referred for the Live-in Treatment program;

• Ensure that the organization’s policies and procedures for medication administration are adhered to
• Ongoing monitoring of medications and medication related processes;
• Evaluate clients for medication side effects, intolerance, possible drug incompatibility, PRN needs, etc and other drug related issues on ongoing basis;
• Provide staff development, and/or consultation regarding health issues of clients, and psychiatric illness symptomatology;
• Liaise with pharmacy , hospitals and other community medical practitioners as required;
• Train staff in medication administration;
• Work in collaboration with live-in managers and the staff teams;
• Participate in clinical meetings as appropriate;
• Support infection prevention and control practices as needed.