Mental Health and Addictions Registered Nurse (Full-time Permanent)

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT INTERNAL LAKE OF THE WOODS DISTRICT HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES

Description

The Registered Nurse supports the development and delivery of the Mental Health and Addictions programming to individuals struggling with substance use disorders through the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. This includes contributing to program design, developing policies and procedures, establishing referral pathways, creating individualized care plans, and ensuring best practice approaches to assessment, treatment, navigation, and support for individuals and families experiencing substance use and/or concurrent disorders.

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient and family teaching, administers medications, obtains medical histories, and provides guidance as a subject matter expert for other professionals within the program to ensure high-quality, standardized care.

This position acts as a key connection point for patients, offering rapid response to substance use concerns, safety needs, and harm reduction. The nurse facilitates seamless transitions between service providers and supports timely access to the full spectrum of healthcare services. Aligned with the five pillars that include supportive environments, peer support, harm reduction, substance use healthcare, and care transitions and navigation, the goal of this role is to improve access, enhance care quality, and support compassionate, evidence-informed services for individuals affected by substance use within the community.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental/orthodontic services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing (university or community college)
• Current Registration with Ontario College of Nurses
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), First Aid, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is required
• Successful completion of the Canadian Nurses’ Association specialty program in Psychiatric/Mental Health
• Nursing CPMHN(C) is preferred
• Current certification in buprenorphine training or willing to complete the training
• Current certification or training in Harm Reduction or Addictions is preferred
• Specialized training or certification in concurrent disorders preferred
• Previous experience in acute care nursing, mental health preferred
• Experience in program development and providing education is preferred
• Firm understanding of concurrent disorders and associated treatment modalities
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems independently
• Knowledge of First Nations culture preferred
• Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office software
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.