ABOUT US

St. Leonard’s Community Services Brantford has been an established part of the community for more than 50 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults, and families.

Our Values

These aren’t just “lip-service” to us – we work and live by them. If you do, too, we want to talk to you!

• Inclusive – we value everyone and their unique perspectives and journeys
• Compassionate – we care about our clients, our staff, partners, and the communities we serve
• Collaborative – we work together to support our clients and community
• Integrity – we hold ourselves accountable and are fair, trustworthy, and dedicated to our mission to empower people to achieve their vision of independence, health, and wellbeing
• Innovative – we are open to change and continuous improvement
• Genuine – we are honest, respectful, and authentic with our clients, each other, and our partners
• Optimistic – we believe that everyone can accomplish their goals

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Supervisor provides support to staff and clients within our residential Withdrawal Management and Treatment Services program. The program is staffed by an interdisciplinary team who provide counselling, support, withdrawal monitoring, education, and skills development to support client recovery. You will ensure the provision of high-quality services through program oversight, staff coaching, data analysis and quality improvement activities. The Supervisor works collaboratively with the program’s Manager and fellow Supervisors, as well as with leaders across the Addiction and Mental Health department and community partners, to ensure continuity of care for clients. As an RPN leader working in this setting you enjoy collaboration across an interdisciplinary team, more focused care on a smaller number of clients than in most healthcare settings, more autonomy over your work, and meaningful contribution to an underserved area of healthcare. You make a difference!

The RPN Supervisor:

• Adheres to CNO Standards of Practice and demonstrates practice competencies
• Provides operational and administrative supervision to both RPN and non-medical staff
• Coaches staff to ensure the provision of safe and effective care, including medication administration and use of structured withdrawal monitoring scales
• Ensures the team develops individualized support and transition plans for clients
• Supports and monitors implementation of protocols to assist withdrawal
• Liaises with community partners, such as pharmacy, RAAM Clinic, and Hospital, to ensure optimal client care
• Monitors data quality and medication reconciliation to support program improvement
• Supports program functioning through provision of direct client care as required (including screening, intake, monitoring medical condition/withdrawal symptoms, administering oral and injectable medications etc.)
• Monitors and supports effective bed flow to ensure we maximize service
• Ensures a safe and clean facility

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week. Tuesday through Saturday, rotating a week of days (8 am – 330 pm) and a week of afternoons (1230 pm – 8 pm)

Training: Initial comprehensive training related to all aspects of the role, as well as access to ongoing professional development.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Pay rate: Starting at $28.25 (plus shift premium of $1/hour extra for overnights and weekends) and comprehensive benefits.

The Perks

• A Fitness Benefit for gym memberships, exercise equipment and lessons for various physical activities for all staff and their families
• An Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families
• Full Time staff start at 3 weeks’ vacation
• Paid Time Off for all staff, including two Wellness Days annually
• Fun events for all staff
• Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff
• Group health, vision, dental and travel insurance plans where premiums are 100% paid by the Agency for Full Time staff
• An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Registration in Good Standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Practical Nurse Diploma from a program recognized by CNO, with preference for Category 1 approval
• Minimum 2 years related clinical experience in an addictions or mental health setting (one year of recent and relevant experience in the management of withdrawal from substances is preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by CNO
• Skills in leadership and teaching/coaching
• Formal supervisory experience an asset
• Proof of valid First Aid/CPR certification
• Familiarity with MS Office and client/EMR databases
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to manage frequent exposure to direct and vicarious traumatic stress
• Proof of vaccination (minimum of 3 doses) against COVID-19

Start date: As soon as possible

Apply by January 6, 2023

Reference: RPN Supervisor

St. Leonard’s Community Services Inc. is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.

The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its clients and staff. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellent community service and is committed to accessibility for all staff. The Agency seeks applicants who embrace our values and beliefs around respect for the dignity and diversity of our clients, staff, and community. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The Agency encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of the competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $28.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• related clinical: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-01-06

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