Part Time Community Nurse

At variance points, working in partnership with other staff to address needs of participants, such as healthy baby programs or mental health issues

• Build therapeutic relationships with participants to assist with physical and mental health education, support, and resources both within BHC and the community
• Make appropriate referrals as required (both internal and external)
• Advocate as required for those supports
• Coordinate health services for the Centre
• Liaise with Child Care Centre to determine infant and child development needs
• Monitor infant and child participant needs and progress through various screening tools
• Continue to develop logic model for health services for BHC
• Continue to seek out and support the preparation of funding applications relevant to the health care program
• Continue to develop a smoking cessation program and promote breastfeeding supports
• Develop and maintain Community Partnerships
• Liaison with Ottawa Public Health Sexual Health Nurse
• Coordinate weekly Medical Clinic in association with Bruyere Academic Family Health Team (BAFHT).
• Encourage and administer immunizations where possible
• Keep the Health Centre stocked with supplies needed to carry out care. Replenish as required
• Complete all required documentation including:
  • According to the College of Nurses Standards, document all nursing activities into the nFocus system
  • For BAFHT patients, enter data into the patient’s BAFHT patient chart
• Supervise fourth year BScN students doing their Community Course placement
• Maintain statistics
• Sit on relevant committees as requested by the Director of Child and Youth Development or Executive Director
• Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to discuss workplan
• Other duties as required
• Uphold the values of the Salvation Army and the mission of Bethany Hope Centre

Education/Certifications:

• Graduate of a recognized School of Nursing e.g. RPN, RN (University degree preferred)
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR and First Aid training

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years nursing experience

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Must be flexible in a fluid environment where programming can change quickly
• Have a heart/passion for the marginalized and a non-judgmental attitude
• Willingness to work within the Christian mandate of The Salvation Army and the mission and policies of Bethany Hope Centre

• Credentials in addictions and mental health care an asset
• Experience in community nursing an asset
• Experience working with children and/or young parent families an asset
• Second language is an asset

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clear internal abuse registry check
• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

HOURS:  15 hours per week

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.