Relief RPN/RN, Community Homes for Opportunity at CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

32.13

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Assessments, Health Promotion, Crisis Intervention, Medication Administration, Community Resources, Patient Advocacy, Health Education, Crisis Management

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Relief RPN/RN, Community Homes for Opportunity Regulated Direct Service / RN/OT– (OPSEU) Ongoing, Relief This posting is a result of an expansion of a relief pool London, Exeter, Parkhill, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Ontario (London, South Huron, Elgin, Middlesex Zones) - Application Deadline: January 27, 2026 - Every person in our community has the right to safe, affordable, quality housing, and to live with dignity and as much independence and choice as possible. Our Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) program lives this ideal by providing mental health and addictions supports to CHO homes and encouraging residents to become active members of their community. As a member of the CHO team, you'll work with residents as well as independent CHO home staff to enhance the quality of life for each individual resident and to empower the ability to gain life skills, grow their personal strengths, and gain choices for their wellbeing. Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC. Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team! WHAT WE'RE OFFERING: What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role for RPNs is $30.01 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated), or for RNs, is $32.13 per hour (Level 1 - RN/OT) Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $37.26 per hour for RPN's and $41.41 per hour fir RN's For internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement When you'll work - Shifts in CHO are between Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:15pm Your pension plan - Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Nursing Assessments Conduct physical and psychiatric assessments and make appropriate referrals to community physicians and resources Assess and document medical effectiveness, complications, and side effects Identify, develop, and maintain strong links with a wide range of community partners/resources Organize, coordinate, and administer depot injections Review and audit completion of Medication Administration Records (MARs) completed by staff within the home, completing incident reports and taking appropriate measures in response to medication errors to ensure health and safety of affected tenants Health Promotion Assist clients in making informed decisions about health measures such as medications, immunization, palliative care, disease management, etc. Provide health teaching by giving feedback, explanations, and rationale for diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatments Support education and medical management policy and procedure training of CHO private home staff Assist residents in taking responsibility for and managing their health needs according to available resources and personal skills Identify and seek to address the root causes of illness and disease Assist residents in making healthier choices Advocate for residents to obtain psychiatrists, family doctors, dentists, etc. Crisis intervention: Identify high risk residents and assess the need for crisis intervention, prioritizing the safety of residents Utilize harm reduction principles to identify, reduce, and remove risk factors Respond to urgent health concerns WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY: Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 3 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC. We require the following qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Nursing as a Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process (i.e. original degree/diploma/certificate or official transcript). For ongoing education, an unofficial transcript will be accepted) Current registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing Valid Driver’s Licence; vehicle access and auto insurance with at least $2 million in liability insurance for transporting clients. Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly We prefer the following qualifications: Certification in ASIST and First Aid/CPR Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address. Get your application in by – January 27, 2026: Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

Responsibilities

The role involves conducting nursing assessments, providing health promotion, and crisis intervention for residents in community homes. The candidate will also coordinate with community resources and ensure the health and safety of residents.