Case Manager (RN/RPN)

Job Category : Clinical Services

Reports To : Program Manager

Setting :

This position entails community-based work, involving 3-4 visits per day either at clients' homes or hospitals, depending on their location (Must have a car)

Area of Focus : Westend of Toronto (Bathurst St to the east, St Clair Avenue to the north, the Humber River to the west and Lake Ontario to the south)

Compensation : $40 per hour + Mileage covered (0.61 / km from client to client)

Start Date : ASAP

Duration : 6-Month + high possibility of extension

Tenure : Full-time

Shift : 9am-5pm

Job Summary :

The Nurse Case Manager serves on a multidisciplinary team, delivering client-centered care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, administering medications, developing treatment plans, and providing health education.

This role requires a mix of clinical, advocacy, and case management skills, working closely with clients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure high-quality, holistic care.

Key Responsibilities :

• Client Care : Conducts mental and physical health assessments, medication management, and health education.
• Treatment & Case Management : Develops, implements, and evaluates client care plans, coordinating with team members and community resources.
• Client Advocacy : Ensures quality care, provides counseling, supports client goals, and connects clients to resources (e.

g., housing, financial aid, vocational training).

• Collaboration & Consultation : Works closely with hospitals, community providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate continuity of care.
• Documentation & Compliance : Maintains client records, complies with confidentiality and health regulations, and adheres to policies.
• Crisis Intervention : Provides crisis support and assistance with daily activities such as budgeting, shopping, and transportation.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Education : Registered Nurse with a valid Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience : Minimum 3 years of psychiatric nursing experience, preferably in a community setting.
• Skills : Strong clinical assessment, planning, and documentation skills; effective communication; conflict resolution;

proficiency in MS Office.

• Other Assets : Experience with dual disorders, legal issues, and substance abuse preferred. Additional language fluency is an asset.
• Requirements : Valid Ontario driver's license and regular access to a reliable vehicle. Criminal background check required.

Working Conditions :

• Environment : Interaction with clients, family members, and healthcare providers; potential exposure to infectious diseases.
• Hours : 37.5 hours per week with flexibility based on client needs; occasional special event attendance may be required.

Competencies :

• Clinical Expertise : Proficiency in the nursing process and psychiatric care.
• Teamwork : Collaborative approach, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
• Client-Centered Care : Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and individual client needs.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours : 37.5 per week

Additional pay :

Overtime pay

Flexible language requirement :

French not required

Application question(s) :

• This position is community-based. Do you drive and have access to a reliable vehicle?
• Are you comfortable servicing the West end of Toronto? ( Bathurst St to the east, St Clair Avenue to the north, the Humber River to the west and Lake Ontario to the south)
• Do you have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a nurse in Ontario working with mental health patients?

Licence / Certification :

• CNO License (required)
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (within the last 6 months) (required)
• CPR Certification (required)

Work Location : In person

Expected start date : 2024-11-11