PROGRAM AREA: Harm Reduction
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Ongoing
HOURS/WEEK: 23-30.5 hours per week
Our Vision
A community without barriers to health and wellbeing
Our Mission
We reduce health inequities by providing inter-professional primary health services and community programs, focused on our priority populations, in collaboration with community partners.
Our Values
Innovation, Accountability, Person-Centered, Health Promotion, Excellence, Sustainability, Accessibility
Are you passionate about the Guelph CHC's Vision, Mission and Values and working with our priority populations who are: homeless or at risk of homelessness, low income, newcomers to Canada with language barriers, moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues, moderate to severe disabilities, without access to primary care, aboriginal communities, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, LGBTQ+ populations, other marginalized groups, and vulnerable children and their families experiencing violence, family conflict, social isolation and attachment struggles? If you are passionate about Guelph CHC's Vision, Mission, Values and priority populations and meet the below qualifications, we want to hear from you!
Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) is a health service that provides a safe and supportive environment for people to consume pre-obtained substances under medical supervision. In addition to supervised consumption, individuals are provided with sterile harm reduction supplies, education on safer substance use/overdose prevention, medical monitoring post-consumption, medical assessment, counselling, and connections to primary care, addiction treatment, mental health support and other services.
To apply for this position, you are required to be a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), be a member of the College of Nurses and have at least 3 years' experience in a combination of hospital and community settings and/or public health. You have strong knowledge and experience work with harm reduction philosophies and practices as well as have a passion for providing care for individuals using substances. You have experience working in a harm reduction setting. You have a strong ability to work with and build a positive rapport with marginalized individuals including those who are street involved, actively using substances, and who struggle with mental health issues. You are comfortable and have experience working with individuals actively using substances. You understand Indigenous Cultural Safety principles and trauma-informed care are able to problem solve, multitask and take initiative. You are able to work at top of scope for a RPN and can work independently. You understand and are committed to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Guelph CHC
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES
Work directly in the consumption area and establish rapport with clients in order to:
- Supervise consumption
- Intervene in emergency situations.
- Triage client health needs
- Provide harm reduction education regarding safer substance use
- Ensure access to harm reduction supplies
- Monitor for signs of drug overdose or anaphylaxis
- Provide referrals to address health, addiction/mental health and social needs as needed
- Support referrals to RN and other medical professionals
- Document client charts if necessary
Among many other benefits, the CHC offers a consistent schedule, competitive health and dental benefits, HOOPP pension, and more!
If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter, outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements please visit our website at www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.
If at any stage in the selection process you require special accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.