Registered Nurse (RN) - Bloom

Vacancy Status: Please note that this posting is for an existing position 

Job Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Permanent

WellFort is seeking a Registered Nurse with the Bloom Team!

The Bloom Clinic is committed to providing treatment, care, and support to individuals living with, affected by, or at risk of Hepatitis C (HCV) and/or HIV across the Region of Peel. Bloom Clinic is committed to providing community-based testing, treatment, and support to people who are experiencing homelessness, people who use drugs, people who are incarcerated or  otherwise involved in the criminal justice system, and Indigenous community members.

The Registered Nurse is a member of a mobile and interdisciplinary team delivering itinerant services throughout the Region of Peel to people living with or at risk for acquiring Hepatitis C (HCV) and/or HIV, practicing to full scope in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards, organizational policies, and approved medical directives.

Responsibilities

• Practice to full scope as a Registered Nurse in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards, organizational policies, and approved medical directives, within an interdisciplinary and community-based outreach model
• Provide Hepatitis C, HIV and STI screening and counselling at various outreach locations across Peel Region with an emphasis on community settings serving priority populations
• Communicate diagnoses in collaboration with the most responsible primary care practitioner (NP), identify treatment goals, develop treatment plans, and provide support throughout the treatment process for clients living with Hepatitis C and HIV.
• Deliver comprehensive sexual health services including education and counselling, STI testing, treatment and management, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) assessment, initiation, and ongoing clinical monitoring in accordance with approved organizational medical directives.
• Conduct screening and refer clients to appropriate community agencies for mental health and addiction programs, housing services and other supportive services
• Provide education and counselling pertaining to Hepatitis C and HIV, PEP, PrEP, liver health, safer sex and drug use, overdose prevention, and wound care
• Order and interpret routine and specialized laboratory tests and imaging in accordance with medical directives and best practice guidelines
• Provide opioid overdose response as needed including naloxone administration and BLS/CPR
• Act as Program Lead for HIV and Hep C point of care testing; including ordering HIV and Hep C testing kits, maintaining inventory, performing quality control testing, and organizing team proficiency testing and ongoing training.
• Maintain and manage vaccine storage; ordering regular vaccine supply, monitoring the fridge temperature, and addressing and managing cold chain incidences.
• Determine financial eligibility and support with application forms for Hepatitis C, HIV, PEP and PrEP drug coverage
• Support the development and implementation of clinical workflows for HIV and Hepatitis C care
• Deliver clinical practice that is evidence-based and guided by medical directives, organizational policy, and best practice guidelines
• Lead and participate in regular case management meetings to identify and address complex health and psychosocial client needs
• Establish and maintain community partnerships to expand outreach services, increase access to health and social services and foster linkages to care, mobilize resources, and address social determinants of health to meet the complex needs of clients
• Maintain up to date knowledge of community resources
• Participate in the overall activities of the health centre, e.g. in service training, quality improvement, accreditation, committees, special events and shared staff responsibilities
• Actively participate in WellFort’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally safe care for all staff and community members

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR-HCP/BLS certification
• Lived/living experience relevant to the communities served by Bloom Clinic is an asset.
• Experience working in a community health setting is an asset.
• Strong demonstrated commitment to and ability to work from a harm reduction, anti-oppression and anti-racism lens
• Thorough knowledge and experience in HIV, HCV, harm reduction, sexual health, and mental health.
• Excellent clinical skills preferably working with clients living with Hepatitis C and providing treatment services.
• Strong venipuncture skills
• Willing to become a member of other professional bodies to enhance practice, e.g. Registered Nurses Association of Ontario and Canadian Association of Hepatology Nurses.
• Highly self-directed with the ability to work in an evolving role, to practice independently and to participate effectively in collaborative shared care model with other members of an interdisciplinary team
• Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions such as people experiencing poverty and homelessness, people who use drugs, people experiencing mental health challenges, those who are or have previously been incarcerated and Indigenous community members.
• Collaborative team player
• Committed to ongoing learning
• Familiarity with Region of Peel services, particularly those serving people who are street involved, people who use drugs, and people involved in the correctional system.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
• Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle

This role offers excellent benefits and HOOPP. 

APPLY 

Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. We encourage applications from individuals who can identify with the diverse communities we serve and invite these candidates to voluntarily share their relevant identities as part of their application. 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies.  

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT 

As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Proof of vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable. 

As part of WellFort’s hiring process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and evaluating applications. All final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team.