Employment Opportunities

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1 Employment Opportunities The London InterCommunity Health Centre s mission is to provide inclusive and equitable health and social services to those who experience barriers to care. We are a growing organization that is part of a strong network of 75 community health centres across the province. Last year, our interdisciplinary staff team of 85 cared for more than 6,000 clients from across the city. Our team supports the physical and mental health care needs of our clients while assisting with issues related to the social determinants of health. On March 7, 2014 the programs and services of the Centre of Hope Family Health Team will transition to the Health Centre. Clients may continue to receive quality primary health care services at the Centre of Hope s Wellington Street location by staff employed by the London InterCommunity Health Centre. These services are funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care through an agreement with the South West Local Health Integration Network. The Health Centre is currently hiring a number of staff to provide care primarily at the Centre of Hope site (work at other locations may be required). For more information about the Health Centre, please visit or see us on Facebook (London InterCommunity Health Centre) or Twitter (@HealthCentre). Full-time Medical Secretary (2 positions) As a front line ambassador to the Health Centre, the Medical Secretary plays a key role in maintaining a welcoming tone in the reception area. The Medical Secretary will greet all callers, clients and visitors, take messages, and provide accurate information regarding internal and external programs and resources. The Medical Secretary must be resourceful, and capable of troubleshooting a range of requests while prioritizing urgency. The Medical Secretary role provides clerical and administrative support for an interdisciplinary team of registered health care providers. The Medical Secretary will be required to open and close the building at times, following relevant security procedures. High school diploma and/or 2 5 years experience as a medical secretary or receptionist in a health or social services setting Medical Secretary Certificate and/or equivalent relevant work experience Excellent telephone skills and experience handling a busy multi line telephone system Proficiency in typing (40+) and in the use of computers and various software applications (Microsoft Environment, Nightingale on Demand Electronic Medical Record) Familiarity with medical terminology Ability to communicate with persons from different cultures, with diverse needs, in a manner that is sensitive and non judgmental Ability to work with little supervision Page 1 of 6

2 4pm on January 3, 2014 to Attn: Stephanie McCulligh, Team Lead Primary Care Admin Team, 659 Dundas St E, London, ON N5W 2Z1. Fax: (519) Full-time Social Worker (2 positions) The Social Workers will be a part of the Health Centre s Poverty, Homelessness and Options Team which collaborates with the primary care team and the admin team to provide health and social services to people experiencing homelessness or those who are at risk of homelessness. The qualified candidates will have experience working with this client community as well as those experiencing mental health, addiction and complex social issues. The Social Worker will have advanced clinical skills to provide psychosocial assessments and a range of clinical interventions. : A BSW or MSW degree and current certification with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers 3 5 years clinical experience working with marginalized individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty as well as mental health and addictions issues Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a multi disciplinary team Demonstrated excellence in organization and time management with the ability to be flexible, adapt to change and take initiative Experience with group work, planning and evaluation an asset. 4pm January 3, 2014 to jobpostings@lihc.on.ca, Attn: Leanna Zeyl, Team Lead, Homelessness, Poverty and Options Team, 659 Dundas St E, London, ON N5W 2Z1. Fax: (519) Community Mental Health Nurse (Dundas Street location) Within the context of a client and family centered care model, the Mental Health Nurse will provide a high level of clinical assessments and recommendations for care to clients who are seriously affected by psychiatric conditions and substance use. As part of an interdisciplinary team and working within a Rehabilitation Model you will also provide psycho education and case management to clients, their family and other support systems. The Mental Health Nurse is required to work with people with severe chronic illness, addictions, poverty, homelessness or risk of homelessness as well as those from multicultural communities. Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario Well developed assessment, consultative practice and evaluation skills in the care of clients with severe and persistent mental illness Five years demonstrated mental health expertise Advanced understanding of psychiatric symptoms, medications and side effects Good working knowledge of nursing principles, theory and legislation Capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member Ability to relate therapeutically with clients Page 2 of 6

3 Excellent organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills Evidence of ongoing Advanced Addictions and Adult Mental Health Education Motivational Interviewing skills and experience Demonstrated knowledge of mental health related community resources Preferred Smoking Cessation Certificate (must be willing to obtain) Education and experience in group facilitation CNA Specialty Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing BScN 4pm, January 3, 2014 to Attn: Patti Dupon Martinez, Team Lead, Mental Health Care Team, 659 Dundas St E, London, ON N5W 2Z1. Fax: (519) Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor The Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor provides care to clients who are seriously affected by mental illness and addictions. Working within a Rehabilitation Model you will provide assessments, intensive therapeutic interventions, smoking cessation counselling, psycho education and case management to clients, their family and other support systems. The role requires the ability to develop, facilitate and evaluate clinical/counseling groups. The position also involves assisting with various special projects, quality improvement initiatives and presentations to staff and community partners as needed. The Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor is required to work with people with severe chronic illness, psychiatric conditions, addictions, poverty, homelessness or risk of homelessness as well as those from multicultural communities. Degree in Social Work, Nursing or another recognized health care discipline (masters degree preferred) Current registration in good standing with a regulatory college Evidence of ongoing Advanced Addictions Education from an accredited educational institution Concurrent Disorders Certificate preferred Smoking Cessation Certificate an asset Motivational Interviewing skills and experience Three to five years of mental health and addiction counseling experience 4pm, January 3, 2014 to jobpostings@lihc.on.ca, Attn: Patti Dupon Martinez, Team Lead, Mental Health Care Team, 659 Dundas St E, London, ON N5W 2Z1. Fax: (519) Page 3 of 6

4 Systems Navigator As a Systems Navigator you will provide intake to determine eligibility for Health Centre services based on defined criteria. You will inform new and existing clients about the Health Centre s programs and services and assist clients with navigating internal and external health systems. Additionally, you will act as a resource to clients, colleagues and community residents. This position requires the ability to engage with people experiencing complex chronic illness, mental health conditions, addictions, poverty, homelessness or who are from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Undergraduate degree in Social Work or equivalent Current registration in good standing in a regulatory college Solid interviewing skills, problem solving abilities and crisis intervention experience Demonstrated experience with public speaking 4pm January 3, 2014 to jobpostings@lihc.on.ca, Attn: Patti Dupon Martinez, Team Lead, Mental Health Care Team, 659 Dundas St E, London, ON N5W 2Z1. Fax: (519) Assessment Coordinator As an Assessment Coordinator you are responsible for the coordination and implementation of a comprehensive assessment including: triage, risk assessments, safety planning and determining acuity and appropriate level of care for clients of the Health Centre. As part of a dyad with the Systems Navigator, another key function of this position is to identify highly complex clients and develop a comprehensive wrap around treatment plan. Degree in Nursing. Psychiatric experience an asset. Degree in Social Work with extensive psychiatric experience will be considered Current registration in good standing with a regulatory college Sound clinical judgment and assessment skills 4pm January 3, 2014 to jobpostings@lihc.on.ca, Attn: Patti Dupon Martinez, Team Lead, Mental Health Care Team, 659 Dundas St E, London, ON N5W 2Z1. Fax: (519) Nurse Practitioner (One Year Maternity Leave Contract Dundas Street Location) We are seeking a dynamic Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner to join a clinical team dedicated to providing health care to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Nurse Practitioner works as a member of an interdisciplinary primary care team of physicians and nurses. This team, in turn, is supported by social workers, dietitians, outreach workers, community developers and support staff specializing in the areas of Mental Health Care, Children, Youth & Families, Immigrants & Ethnocultural Communities, Poverty & Homelessness and Diabetes & Chronic Diseases. Page 4 of 6

5 : Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master's in Nursing Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Registered Nurse in the Extended Class in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses Membership with the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario Commitment to the underlying principles of harm reduction Experience working with persons living with mental illness and/or addictions Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment The successful candidate has the opportunity to initiate, participate and /or lead programs, community partnerships, presentations, evaluations and other system changes to continue the enhancement of interdisciplinary care for vulnerable persons. 4pm January 3, 2014 to jobpostings@lihc.on.ca, Attn: Joanne Veldhorst, Team Lead, Primary Care Team, 659 Dundas St E, London, ON N5W 2Z1. Fax: (519) Nurse Practitioner (2 positions) These positions offer a unique opportunity to make a difference by facilitating change with people significantly marginalized by poverty, addiction, mental health and housing issues. The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for the community served. You have the skills, abilities and philosophy to serve people with complex needs within a health promotion framework and a willingness to meet clients needs where they are at. You can respond in a timely way to advocate on social policy at multiple levels and promote collegial and collaborative working relationships with colleagues and providers in the community. : Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master's in Nursing Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Registered Nurse in the Extended Class in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses Membership with the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario Commitment to the underlying principles of harm reduction Experience working with persons living with mental illness and/or addictions Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for these positions by sending a covering letter and resume by 4pm, January 3, 2014 to jobpostings@lihc.on.ca, Attn: Joanne Veldhorst, Team Lead, Primary Care Team, 659 Dundas St E, London, ON N5W 2Z1. Fax: (519) Page 5 of 6

6 Registered Nurse (2.5 positions) and Registered Practical Nurse (1 position) Reporting to the Team Lead, Primary Care, the Registered Nurse and Registered Practical Nurse positions provide client care by working within an interdisciplinary care team focused on the needs of people significantly marginalized by poverty, addiction, mental health and housing issues. The RN/RPN provides primary care (comprehensive primary care nursing includes analysis of health behaviours related to life style and culture, history, physical assessment, nursing diagnosis, construction of a problem list and the planning and implementation of health care working to full scope of practice) and functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs, services and quality improvement initiatives for the communities served. You act with professionalism and courtesy toward clients, the general public and your colleagues and demonstrate knowledge and valuing of your clients life situation. : Undergraduate degree in nursing from a recognized university or combination of nursing diploma and additional relevant courses/training Practical Nursing Diploma (RPN position) Certificate of Competence from the Ontario College of Nurses of Ontario 3 5 years of nursing experience in a community setting or combination of community and hospital or public health setting; experience in a primary care setting is an asset. 4pm, January 3, 2014 to jobpostings@lihc.on.ca, Attn: Joanne Veldhorst, Team Lead, Primary Care Team, 659 Dundas St E, London, ON N5W 2Z1. Fax: (519) For all roles: 1. Ability to be reliable and attend work on a regular basis. 2. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills 3. A thorough understanding of the social determinants of health and the Canadian Index of Wellbeing 4. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti oppression principles 5. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of crisis prevention with clients who have escalated behaviours 6. Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications, particularly Microsoft Office 7. Experience with the EMR Nightingale on Demand is an asset The Health Centre is a member of HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) and has a competitive benefits package. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Page 6 of 6