Healthcare executive Jobs in St. Thomas, ON

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Withdrawal Management - Elgin Direct Service, Regulated Professional - (OPSEU) Full-Time, Contract (Ending: March 31, 2027) Multi-Site Accountability; Elgin County Catchment Areas (Elgin Zone) This posting is the result of an existing vacancy.

• - Application Deadline: March 16, 2026 - We believe in recovery. Through our Withdrawal Management Program, we provide a safe environment for clients as they experience withdrawal symptoms; ensuring a calm, respectful and supportive environment as clients undertake the difficult work of moving forward in their recovery journeys. As part of this multi-disciplinary team, you will support clients in a short-term residential setting by providing crisis management and encouragement while ensuring a calm and respectful environment for all. Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months.

Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team! WHAT WE'RE OFFERING: What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $30.01 per hour (Level 1 of the Direct Service - Regulated Grid); Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $37.26 per hour Internal applicants will be placed on the grid based on their seniority When you'll work - 70 hours over a two-week period; Rotating Days/Afternoons; including evenings and weekends; including a paid 30 minute meal break Your benefits will be - 9% in lieu of benefits Your pension plan - Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Responsible for screening, assessment and provision of nursing interventions and supports to individuals referred to the Withdrawal Management Beds. Collaborate with addiction and mental health service providers to support the needs of clients who may be in crisis and needing supervised withdrawal management support Supporting intake services Support the addiction medicine treatment plan Promote Withdrawal Management Services to healthcare professionals, clients and the community and develop or extend expertise Participate in reporting requirements Assist with program development, implementation and evaluation Assists clients in taking responsibility for and managing their health needs according to available resources and personal skills Collaborates with community agencies to maintain coordination in the treatment process Identifies high risk clients and assess the need for crisis intervention, prioritizing the safety of clients Utilizes harm reduction principles to identify, reduce, and remove risk factors Works collaboratively and cooperatively with clients, families, peers and other care providers in order to provide safe, quality care, that maximizes benefits to the participant Interacts and provides support in a nonjudgmental fashion and provides care that demonstrates sensitivity to participant diversity (e.g.

culture, race, age, sexual orientation, gender, beliefs and values) Assists in motivating clients to learn new behaviours and develop coping skills WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY: Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months.

Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications: Diploma in Nursing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) ( Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e.

original degree/diploma or official transcript) Current Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly We prefer the following qualifications: Valid Driver’s Licence, adequate insurance and access to a vehicle to carry out job duties Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience with electronic medical records, PS Suites preferred ASIST training preferred Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred Nursing experience with a perspective that acknowledges and seeks to improve the impact of the social determinants of health Working knowledge of chemical dependency, including the pathophysiology of substance abuse and withdrawal Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with internal and external contacts including community and facility contacts, staff, physicians, clients, families, agencies Ability to tolerate stress and deal with a wide range of medical, mental health, behavioural and emotional issues First Aid & CPR certification Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Get your application in by – March 16, 2026: Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities.

If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact Human.Resources@cmhatv.ca Legal Notifications: For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes Powered by JazzHR