Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary: Provides therapeutic services to on-site clients, managing doctor’s orders, providing medical assessments, managing Nicotine Replacement and Opioid Agonist therapies. Providing client support and care from a medical background; working with program team, teaching health classes, adding to the holistic approach

Accountabilities:

• Dispenses medications to clients (or to floor staff to monitor self-administration of clients as applicable)

• Reviews physicians’ orders; arranges for treatments, medications and other therapeutic services as needed

• Maintains unit records and clients’ charts according to established facility guidelines, and provide statistics and data for client care.

• Distribute and administer nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) – if/when necessary

• Evaluates clients’ care needs by assessing residents on admission, and on an ongoing basis

• Evaluates care plans, judges appropriateness/effectiveness, and makes changes when necessary in consultation with the Program Coordinator

• Collaborates with other members of the treatment team on client care needs

• Facilitates educational groups to clients on health-related topics

• Supports individual clients on issues relating to health promotion, medication and symptom management, and other health related subjects

• Carries out interventions in the care plan, and administers direct nursing care

• Carries out nursing procedures in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards

• Provides training to staff on health, infection control and medication related subjects

• Follows MOH standards

• Adheres to Toronto Harbour Light Ministries Policies & Procedures

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT  

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

• Program Coordinator

• Senior Management

External:

• Pharmacies

• External physicians/hospitals

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Program Coordinator

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• Responsible for medical supplies, client medications, various medical instruments

• Responsible for ensuring all drug screening materials, urine cups and other are fully stocked

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Primarily office work, typical office setting, keyboarding, using computer screens

• Some lifting/pushing/pulling of under 20lbs may be required

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• BScN or an equivalent combination of training and experience

• Must be able to be registered with the CRPO as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Experience and education in substance use/concurrent disorders or mental health issues is preferred

• Education, experience or equivalent in working with marginalized clients dealing with addictions, mental health, homelessness

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

• Knowledge and familiarity with computer operations and software applications, including client records

• Experience working in an interdisciplinary, client-centered approach to care.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Crisis/Conflict Management Skills

• Diversity awareness and appreciation

• Strong interpersonal skills

Vulnerable Sector Check: an original copy of a current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is less than six (6) months old is required by your start date, and the results of the check must be acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion. The cost of the VSC is borne by the employee.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.