Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you'll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we're honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we're committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That's why we've made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

What we offer

As a community-based agency, we're dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That's why we're proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You'll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions. We're also honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award.

In addition to competitive benefits like health, dental and EFAP we offer our full-time permanent team members the following perks:

• 4 weeks accrued vacation (to start)
• Up to 18 paid personal days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $250 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Mileage reimbursement and car detailing for work-related travel
• Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program

We are looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our Rapid Access Addictions Medicine (RAAM) team! The Nurse Practitioner will assess and treat symptoms of substance use and facilitate connections to continuum of care to increase access to additional community-based services to address social determinants of health.

Status: Full-Time Permanent; 37.5 hours a week, some evening hours required

Base Salary: $109,550 - $120,269 annually (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)

Location: 60 West Drive, Brampton ON

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

What you will do

• Attends to clients with addictions and concurrent disorders at the clinic with or without scheduled and urgent appointments, and in the community through home visits, during regular and extended hours.
• Works within the scope of practice of the NP, performs a comprehensive health or symptom directed assessment of the client and synthesizes data from multiple sources to make diagnosis.
  
• Spends adequate time with the client to determine the presence of existing and potential health problems, with a major focus on substances used, related lifestyle, psychological, sociocultural, and environmental risk factors which may influence the client's health status, deals with these personally or by referral to or in consultation with, other health care providers and agencies/services
• Obtains appropriate physician consultation according to "The Expectations for Consultation with Physicians by Registered Nurses in the Extended Class" of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Works collaboratively and in consultation with the collaborating physicians and specialists as defined in the NP scope of practice.
• Determines the need for and orders appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures in accordance with an approved list or in conclusion with a physician where necessary; interprets the results of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests, within the scope of practice.
• Prescribes drugs included in the Schedules of the Regulations to treat diseases or disorders within the NP scope of practice.
• Provides advanced nursing care and treatment (including pharmacological complementary therapies and/or counselling interventions for health problem).
• Monitors the ongoing therapy of clients with addictions, chronic mental and physical illness by providing effective pharmacological, complementary, or counselling interventions.
• Uses community assessment data to identify community needs and resources and develops, implements and evaluates appropriate programming.
• Maintains accurate and timely records. Write reports, support letters, and chart summaries for transfer and/or legal purposes, as well as other related patient and workload measurement documents, as required.

What you need to join our team

• Masters of Science in Nursing, as well as being a Registered Nurse Practitioner RN(EC) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum 2 yrs. of experience in Mental Health and/or Addictions in a community setting
• Psychiatric Nursing Certification is an asset
• Completed College Approved Controlled Substances Education Program
  
• Knowledge and experience with people experiencing problematic substance misuse as well as illnesses and problems related to such misuse
• Experience with or knowledge of dual diagnosis & concurrent disorders is an asset
• Current CPR- Level C & AED certification
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and other related legislation in Ontario
• Sound knowledge of psychotropic medications including usage and potential side effects
• Advanced knowledge of pharmacology in selecting, prescribing, monitoring and dispensing drugs
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships clients, community, partners and present the agency in a professional manner at all times
  
• Knowledge of a second language reflecting the diversity of the region is an asset
• Valid Canadian driver's license and access to an insured automobile in good repair
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report and an annual criminal records check (Police Check)
• Proof of administered full-series Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date. If unable to be vaccinated for reasons relating to protected grounds under the Code, completed medical or religious exemption must be provided
• Ability to work some evenings as required

At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you'll not only assist people who are struggling, you'll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time.

Apply Now and EMPOWER your career

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CMHA Peel Dufferin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to diversity and inclusiveness at our workplace and recognize the unique contribution every individual makes to the community.

We acknowledge that removing and reducing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required in providing opportunities that foster independence, inclusion, and dignity for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Aboriginal, Indigenous, Metis and Inuit peoples, racialized groups/persons of colour, people with varying abilities, members of visible minority groups, LGBTQ2S+, those who identify as women, and other equity-seeking groups.

CMHA Peel Dufferin is committed to pay equity and right to equal treatment without discrimination in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code in all aspects of the workplace environment and employment relationship.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection processes, and work environments. When contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the HR Department of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. We request that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.

While we appreciate and thank all candidates for taking the time to express their interest, only those selected to proceed to the next steps of the recruitment process will be contacted.