Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse – Syl Apps Youth Centre (Oakville, Ontario) What we offer Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks * Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6% * Employee Wellness Program Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs As a Registered Nurse at Syl Apps Youth Center (SAYC), you will be part of a dynamic Wellness Team. You will practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards and Kinark policies and procedures to support the delivery of client-centered care. You will use your knowledge and skills in mental health nursing, health assessment and promotion, and child/youth development to assist youth at SAYC to achieve their health and wellness goals.

You will be working as part of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating on care plans and sharing expertise to optimize the care for clients and families. The hourly rates for this position are: Level 1: $42.13, Level 2: $44.10, Level 3: $46.15. This position is covered by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union on behalf of its local 213.

Your responsibilities include Comprehensive physical, emotional and developmental assessments. Medication Administration. Individual and group health promotion and teaching as needed.

Liaise and consult with community partners including local hospitals, physicians and other medical specialties. Other responsibilities include (but not limited to) Overseeing youth admissions and discharges including physical and developmental checks. Organizing and participating in mental health or physical consultations.

Safety and Risk assessments as needed. Health Education and health promotion to facilitate a healthy lifestyle, including coping with possible medication side effects. Provide education and support to interdisciplinary team members as needed.

Qualification and Skills Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent. ** Registered Nurse with no restrictions to practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Proof of Personal Professional Liability Insurance. Pediatric and/or mental health experience.

Knowledge of normal child/youth growth and development. Excellent nursing physical assessment and management skills. Exceptional organizational/triaging skills.

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with computers, including: Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, Chrome, etc. Team player and lifelong learner.

Fluency in French language (written and oral) an asset. Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment.

Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employment. Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to. Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at [email protected] or (905) 474-9595.

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