Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington
Posting Closes: August 7, 2024 at 5:00pm
About Us:
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof.
Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest.
We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and are proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise (2019).
Why Join our Team:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff.
We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada’s largest and most respected defined benefit plans.
Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning.
A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.
Values that include: Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.
Commitment to Health and Safety: We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.
The Opportunity:
We are recruiting for a NURSE PRACTITIONER (EATING DISORDERS PROGRAM)
This is a regular full-time role (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 80 Waterloo Ave. Guelph with travel to Langs Community Health Centre in Cambridge up to one day per week supporting children and adults.
Working from a holistic and recovery oriented paradigm, the Nurse Practitioner provides identification and management of eating disorder concerns including mental health treatment and support to clients while participating in the community based services of the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington’s Eating Disorder Program.
Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Eating Disorders Team, the Nurse Practitioner will: provide face-to-face assessments and medical monitoring for clients in the Eating Disorders Program; provide education and consultation to primary care providers to support their capacity for medical monitoring of Eating Disorders; provide necessary referrals to higher levels of care, including inpatient programs; and adhere to agency medication reconciliation and documentation guidelines.
The Nurse Practitioner will support the Eating Disorders Team by attending case conferences, team meetings and treatment groups. This position reports to the Manager, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy & Eating Disorders Services.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Nurse Practitioner’s Certificate from a recognized program and registration in the Extended Class (EC) with the Ontario College of Nurses
1-2 years of recent clinical nursing experience relevant to chronic disease management, mental health care and treatment, emergency care and/or urgent care
Ability to function in a full scope NP role in a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting
Strong health assessment and diagnosis skills
Self-directed individual with strong team skills
High degree of flexibility
Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories including trauma, 2SLGBTQI+)
Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
Highly developed organizational, communication and problem solving skills
Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and various database software
Ability to work with all levels of the organization
Valid driver’s license and access to own transportation
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter in one document outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.
CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: LEVEL 9 (OPSEU) $65.59 to $79.98 per hour
CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
Successful candidates must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or documentation requesting an exemption under the Human Rights Code.
Licenses & Certifications
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Nurse Practitioner
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