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.

Responsibilities Job Description:

• Dispenses medications to clients (or to floor staff for distribution to 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

Qualifications

• BScN or an equivalent; Must be registered with RNAO and active
• Experience and education in substance use, addiction, and mental health issues is preferred.
• Education, experience or equivalent in working with marginalized clients dealing with addictions, mental health, homelessness
• Current certification in CPR and Certification in Infection Control (CIC) an asset.
• Knowledge and familiarity with computer operations and software applications, including client records, and staff scheduling.
• 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
• current Vulnerable sector screen
• Own vehicle or reliable transportation. No public transit.

Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $62,673.90 to $78,342.38 with a maximum of $94,010.85.

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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.