Compass Jobs in Canada

Position Overview

Reporting to the Youth In-House Treatment Program (Compass) Supervisor and working within an integrated multi-disciplinary team, nurses are required to provide services to youth clients engaged in addiction treatment.This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of Shared Health programs and services.

The Nurse will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and will demonstrate the following

• Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.
• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.
• Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.
• Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings.
• Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.
• Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent Shared Health approach.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.
• Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the agency’s mission, vision, values and objectives.

Experience

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

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Physical Requirements

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