Casey House is unlike any other hospital. We are a specialty hospital providing ground-breaking holistic care for people living with and at risk of HIV. We offer a growing mix of inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services that meet clients where they are in their individual journeys to health and wellness. Our safe, welcoming, and judgement-free environment promotes a sense of belonging and community, where the humanity of each client is at the heart of everything we do.
To support us in this work, we are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities, as well as those living with HIV. Every Casey House staff member, peer, and volunteer acts and delivers care to clients in accordance with our purpose, values, and philosophy of care. If you share our values, we would love to have you in our team!
For more information about Casey House, please visit our website.
Looking to develop your expertise in harm reduction, supervised consumption services (SCS), and complex medical nursing in a modern, purpose-built, light-filled inpatient facility? We currently have an opportunity for one (1) Registered Nurse (SCS and Inpatient support) to join our team on a contract, part-time basis (until March 31, 2027). This is a unionized position (OPSEU Local 501).
Hours of Work: Weekend day shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 10AM-6PM), with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts on the Inpatient unit. This is a fully on-site position.
Reporting to: Outpatient Clinical Manager
As a Registered Nurse at Casey House supporting SCS and Inpatient services, you'll work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, values-driven care for 14 patients with diverse and complex health needs.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is assigned to provide coverage to the outpatient supervised consumption service (SCS) on weekend day shifts. They provide safe, evidence-informed, trauma-informed, and person-centered nursing care to adults living with and at risk of HIV. Responsibilities include clinical assessment, overdose response, stabilization, symptom management, and care coordination in collaboration with harm reduction workers and the interprofessional team.
In support of coordinated weekend operations, the RN will also provide nursing support to the inpatient unit, as required, while remaining available to respond promptly to overdoses and other urgent clinical situations within the SCS. The RN practices in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards, applicable legislation, organizational policies, and the hospital’s mission, values, and model of care.
Your responsibilities in this role will entail, but are not restricted to:
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Provide nursing coverage on weekend day shifts, with primary assignment to the supervised consumption service,
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Provide nursing support to the inpatient unit, as required, while remaining available to respond to overdoses and other urgent clinical situations within the SCS.
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Perform comprehensive nursing assessments; develop, implement, and evaluate care plans; and provide direct nursing care to clients with complex medical, psychosocial, and substance use-related needs.
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Assess and respond to overdoses, intoxication, withdrawal, and other urgent health concerns within the supervised consumption service, including initiating emergency interventions, administering naloxone as appropriate, monitoring clinical response, and escalating care when indicated.
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Collaborate effectively with harm reduction workers, unregulated care providers, and the broader interprofessional team to support overdose prevention, safer substance use practices, client monitoring, and continuity of care.
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Provide nursing assessment and intervention for inpatient clients, including changes in clinical status, symptom management, medication-related concerns, palliative care needs, wound care, rehabilitation support, and mental health needs, as required.
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Promote health teaching, treatment adherence, harm reduction strategies, and person-centred care planning that reflects dignity, autonomy, and cultural safety.
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Establish and maintain therapeutic nurse-client relationships using harm reduction, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and socially just approaches to care.
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Document assessments, interventions, overdose responses, and follow-up plans accurately and in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario standards, applicable legislation, and organizational policies.
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Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention and control, incident review, and debriefing processes that support safe and effective weekend service delivery.
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Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful care environment and model Casey House’s values and philosophy of care in all interactions.
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Support the orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing development of students and new staff, as appropriate.
You will need to be actively registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing, as well as a minimum 2 years of general nursing experience.
The following qualifications will ensure your success in this role:
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Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), without restrictions.
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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Recent nursing experience in acute care, HIV care, harm reduction, mental health and addictions, community health, or a related clinical setting preferred.
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Experience working with marginalized communities, including people who use drugs, people experiencing homelessness, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, is considered an asset.
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Knowledge of harm reduction principles, overdose prevention, naloxone administration, and emergency response for substance-related emergencies.
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Demonstrated nursing assessment, critical thinking, clinical judgment, communication, care planning, and documentation skills in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario standards and hospital policies.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with harm reduction workers, unregulated care providers, and members of the interprofessional team.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively to urgent clinical situations during weekend shifts.
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Knowledge and application of evidence-informed practice, infection prevention and control, and medication administration standards.
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Demonstrated understanding of person-centered, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally safe approaches to care.
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Proficiency in the use of electronic health records; EPIC experience is an asset.
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Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record.
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Membership in RNAO, CANAC, is an asset.
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Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing is considered an asset.
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Full alignment to ONA wage band
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Participation in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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Pay in lieu for vacation (6%) and benefits (14%, or 10% with participation in HOOPP)
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Access to Employee and Family Assistance Plan
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Free on-site indoor parking (based on daily availability)
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Indoor-secured bicycle parking
This posting will close on Tuesday July 28. But applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
