Step Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Who we are :

Canadian Mental Health Association Durham is an integrated community mental health and primary care hub that has been providing mental health services to Durham Region for over 60 years.

During that time, it has evolved to provide a broad range of services to individuals and their families experiencing mental health challenges, from information and education to case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, housing and primary healthcare. These services are provided through inter-professional teams focused on providing clinically based services that, in addition to dealing with client mental health issues, address social determinants of health using the recovery model.

Overview of the Role :

Reporting to the ACTT & STEP Lead, this position provides transitional and integrated stepped care to existing ACTT clients to prepare them for discharge to traditional case management programs (i.e. CMHA Durham's Housing Case Management Program).

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive mental health services.
• Visits with clients in their homes to determine client and family needs, develop plans to meet needs and provide nursing care.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, the client and support network in the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive plan of care that includes rehabilitation and support of the client.
• Provides comprehensive support to clients in medication management, including assistance in organizing their medications, administering medication, and monitoring on a regular basis.
• Works closely with consulting psychiatrist and medical personnel as assigned, including medication administration and training, and appointment scheduling & coordinating care as part of the client’s treatment plan.
• Updates client files and records client interventions as per policy.
• Ensures that health care information is distributed to staff, psychiatrist and other medical personnel as necessary.
• Identifies housing and other community resources and guides clients and families in their appropriate access and use.

Client Safety :

Adhere to CMHA Durham client safety programs including program policies as well as infection control and prevention procedures. In partnership with clients, family members, and fellow staff, maintain open lines of communication to assist the organization in identifying and achieving quality outcomes for client safety. Report client safety incidents and suggested improvements to manager or delegate.

Other Duties as Assigned :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.

Effort :

Risk Management :

Minimizes risks adhering to CMHA Durham Policies and Procedures identifying, assessing, evaluating and controlling risks ensuring well-being of employees and clients.

Qualifications :

Working Conditions :

What we Offer :

CMHA Durham is a non-profit community-based organization that believes that mental and physical health care is for everyone regardless of class, race, sexuality, gender, age, faith, or ability. With a flexible working model (within reasonable parameters of the program), memberships to meditation apps, competitive vacation, wellness time and 100% employer paid health benefits, work-life balance is not only encouraged but expected. Our Monday – Friday work week has 35 hours for most position and everyone gets their birthday off with pay.

Read more about us at CMHADurham.org / getinvolved. CMHA Durham endorses the principles of workforce diversity and does not use AI algorithms or automated decision-making in the recruitment process. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please advise us if you require any level of accommodation; we are here to help and support you.

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