Who We Are

The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community. Our services include emergency food transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. We are committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who use substances. By integrating a Harm Reduction framework at Good Shepherd, we can decrease barriers to service and better support some of our community's most marginalized members.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Mobile Community-Based RAAM Program

How You Will Make an Impact

The successful candidate will extend our mission to clients in the community through the provision of respectful and appropriate addictions medicine services. This may include consultation, assessment, and prescribing. The incumbent must be able to work independently in a challenging and rewarding values-based environment.

• Provide assessment, brief intervention, and motivational interviewing for clients presenting with substance use disorders, especially opiate specific concerns.
• Participate in intensive outreach and case finding for OAT delivery, particularly for women and other populations who face barriers accessing supports for substance use disorders
• Establish and enhance partnerships with local agencies serving women and other populations facing multiple barriers
• Provide same-day follow-up to referrals, prescription, and dispensing of OAT and other addictions medicine
• Encourage, schedule, and decrease barriers for follow-up appointments
• Provide harm reduction supplies and education Assess the need for orders and interpret appropriate diagnostic, screening and lab tests and reports
• Formulate diagnoses and communicate and interpret these to clients and any supports (e.g. other service providers, family)
• Utilize holistic and client centered approaches to care, paying special attention to psychological, social, cultural and environmental factors
• Utilize health promotion strategies such as education and advocacy, to support individuals through all aspects of their health and illness

• Triage, communicate and collaborate with hospitals and other community health services (e.g. Home and Community Care, hospitals, specialists, family physicians)
• Assist in linking clients with community primary care physicians as necessary

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Master's degree in Nursing and Registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner, RN, (EC) preferably in a community setting with Addictions specific experience
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Experience working in mental health, addiction, and concurrent disorders
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
• Valid G license required
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation.

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
• FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide HOPE
• Extended benefits

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.

Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.