Cmha Jobs

Nurse Practitioner (CMHA)
Algoma Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic —Sault Ste. Marie, ON
- $64.35 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- BLS Certification
- Master's degree
Quick apply
Community Educator -Queens County
Canadian Mental Health Association —Charlottetown, PE
- $24.77–$28.48 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Research
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
Crisis Response Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association Thunder Bay Branch —Thunder Bay, ON
- $29.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Social Work
- In-person
- Associate's degree
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Quick apply
Volunteer Board Member
Canadian Mental Health Association —Kenora, ON
Quick apply
Nurse Practitioner - HART Hub Brampton
Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch —Brampton, ON
- $55,276.59–$65,031.29 a year
- Evening shift
- Nursing
- Master's degree
- Recruiting
- Dental care
Quick apply
Psychiatrist - HART Hub Brampton
Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch —Brampton, ON
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Medicine
- Doctoral degree
- Recruiting
Quick apply

Discover related jobs

Based on your search for cmha jobs.

Skills Development Trainer
EmployAbilities —Peace River, AB
Degree, diploma, or certificate in education, human services, career development, training, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and…
$47,000–$50,000 a year
Quick apply
1d
Nurse Practitioner
Millbrook First Nation —Millbrook, NS
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. In a dynamic, community-based environment, you will work closely with physicians and a diverse care…
$59.47–$67.17 an hour

Show more related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Addictions and Mental Health Specialist - 4 month FT CONTRACT
CMHA Durham —Oshawa, ON
Valid Ontario Driver’s license, access to a dependable vehicle in safe working order and appropriate insurance coverage. Some exposure to hazards (smoke, pets).
$30.19 an hour
Quick apply
13d
Addiction Counsellor II
Lakeridge Health —Oshawa, ON
These functions include: initial screening, consultation, and intake services, assessment, referral, linking, advocacy, integration of required services,…
$36.81–$43.45 an hour
7d

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alerts for cmha

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

cmha jobs near

Crisis Response Specialist jobs in Thunder Bay, ON

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Psychiatrist jobs in Brampton, ON

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Brampton, ON

It Support Specialist jobs in Ottawa, ON

Crisis Response Specialist jobs in New Westminster, BC

Medical Information Specialist jobs in Toronto, ON

Crisis Response Specialist jobs in Toronto, ON

Crisis Response Specialist jobs in Burnaby, BC

Crisis Line jobs in Toronto, ON

Crisis Response Specialist jobs in British Columbia

Contracts Specialist jobs in Remote

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Leduc, AB

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Edmonton, AB

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Don Mills, ON

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Whitby, ON

Immunization Nurse jobs in Ontario

Ambulatory Care Nurse jobs in Toronto, ON

Virtual Nurse jobs in Manitoba

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Campbell River, BC

Nurse Practitioner (CMHA)

Algoma Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic -
Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Quick apply

Job details

Full-time
$64.35 an hour

Qualifications

French
Nursing
BLS Certification
Master's degree
CNO Membership
EMR systems
Communication skills

Full job description

Overview
The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care services with an emphasis on mental health care to clients throughout their lifespan, along with their families and their communities. The Clinic focuses on health promotion, patient education and disease prevention.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment

Works within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario to determine the presence of existing and potential health problems, with a major focus on related lifestyle, psychological, sociocultural, and environmental risk factors which may influence the client’s health status, addresses risk factors and/or referrals/consults with other health care providers and agencies/services
Performs comprehensive health or symptom directed assessments
Synthesizes data from multiple sources to make diagnosis, as part of the health care team
Encourages clients and families to take responsibility for their own health by involving them in risk factor and health problem identification, goal setting, and the choices of interventions for disease treatment and prevention, health promotion to align with the philosophy of primary health care,
Works collaboratively and in consultation with the collaborating physicians and specialists as defined in the NP scope of practice.
Assesses and manages the care of families, in collaboration with team members to achieve the best possible outcomes
Synthesizes information from individual clients to identify broader implications within the family
Implements strategies to foster independent and healthy lifestyles with the chronically ill medical population
Orders appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and interprets the results of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests, within the scope of practice to achieve the best possible outcome
Maintains complete, accurate, legible and timely records of client’s visits, to provide seamless client care with other practitioners

Treatment

Provides advanced nursing care and treatment (including pharmacological complementary therapies and/or counselling interventions for health problem) to achieve the best possible outcome
Monitors the ongoing therapy of clients with chronic stable illness by providing effective pharmacological, complementary, or counselling interventions
Prescribes drugs included in the Schedules of the Regulations to treat diseases or disorders within the Nurse Practitioner (NP) scope of practice
Collaborates with physicians, independently and with other allied health to develop and discuss appropriate individualized care plans with client/family caregiver based on best practices
Documents using client health records systems, refers to other health care providers and arranges follow-up as necessary
Involves and encourages clients in decisions and actions about their own health
Utilizes community assessment data to identify community needs and resources and develops, implements and evaluates appropriate programming
Initiates and develops health education and other activities that assist, promote and support both clients and communities as they strive to achieve the highest level of health
Implements strategies to promote health and prevent disease for both primary and secondary prevention
Advocates for services with clients

Organizational Role

Maintains current knowledge of policy manuals, meeting minutes, emails and organizational activities to keep updated and informed
Participates in organizational activities such as performance evaluations, strategic planning, team/clinic meetings and goal setting.
To practice and demonstrate leadership within the clinic, delegate client care tasks as appropriate to other clinic team members within their scope of practice and role responsibilities.
Ensures that encounter forms and other statistics have been recorded and participates in their analysis
Establishes and adjusts priorities as necessary to perform tasks
Follows established work and administrative procedures to contribute to the team success

Client Safety

Adhere to CMHA client safety programs including program policies as well as infection control and prevention procedures. In partnership with clients, family members, and fellow staff, maintain open lines of communication to assist the organization in identifying and achieving quality outcomes for client safety. Report client safety incidents and suggested improvements to manager or delegate.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Minimizes risks adhering to CMHA policies and procedures identifying, assessing, evaluating and controlling risks ensuring the well-being of staff and clients
Assists in developing the skills, performance and cohesion of the Emergency Response Team

Other Duties as Assigned

Attend, participate in team meetings and all employee meetings
Participate in organizational quality improvement activities, e.g. accreditation projects, committee work, special events
Participate in quality improvement activities at the team/program level
Participate in external committees as required

EFFORT

Minimizes risks adhering to CMHA policies and procedures identifying, assessing, evaluating and controlling risks ensuring the well-being of staff and clients
Assists in developing the skills, performance and cohesion of the Emergency Response Team

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN(EC) required
Masters in Nursing or recognized equivalent required
Valid Basic Life Support required
Current Membership with the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario (NPAO)
A certificate in Mental Health and Addictions for Nurse Practitioners or other additional formal training in mental health is considered an asset.
Satisfactory vulnerable sector and criminal reference check
Incorporates sound theoretical knowledge and best practice guidelines into client care
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to formally present information to individuals or groups
Proficient in use of internet, Microsoft software, drug database programs, virtual meeting platforms
Current valid Ontario Driver’s License an asset
Experience with electronic medical records system is an asset
Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and other related legislation in Ontario is an asset
Sound knowledge of psychotropic medications including usage and potential side effects
Ability to manage a system of medication checks ensuring accuracy
Fosters positive relationships with clients, community, partners, often with diverse backgrounds, and always represent the agency in a professional manner
Resolves complex client problems to ensure a high standard of nursing service
Demonstrates flexibility to adapt to change and support any function required within the clinic (i.e. injections, phlebotomy, administrative support)
Works independently when necessary
Applies critical and creative thinking skills to problem solving
Ensures accurate nursing assessments and implements best practices
Minimizes risks by adhering to established policies and procedures
Participates as a member of a high performance multi-disciplinary team
Intermediate proficiency in written and verbal French is an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a medical office environment and, as required in residential homes and/or shelters
Exposure to clients in crisis
Exposure to abusive/irate clients, deadlines, multiple demands, distractions/Interruptions
Exposure to hazards such as blood and bodily fluids and cleaning fluids
Extended clinic hours as scheduled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64.35 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

Nurse Practitioner (CMHA)

Community Educator -Queens County

Crisis Response Worker

Volunteer Board Member

Nurse Practitioner - HART Hub Brampton

Psychiatrist - HART Hub Brampton

Discover related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alerts for cmha

Explore jobs in more locations

Job seeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected