JOB POSTING: ADDICTION SERVICES CENTRAL ONTARIO
JOB POSTING 2025.06FT
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE –
BLACK MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS
and
TORONTO COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES PROGRAMS
and providing support to AWMS program as needed
Permanent Full-time
Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) is a charitable, community-based addiction services organization with its main office located in Aurora, Ontario and provides programs and services in York Region, South Simcoe and some parts of Toronto.
ASCO unites to support individuals to achieve their goals by offering hope and promoting well-being. Addiction Services Central Ontario takes pride in its passion for client service. Each day presents new opportunities to demonstrate leadership and expertise in addictions to the community. ASCO embraces a holistic, biological, psychological, social and spiritual approach to addiction. A holistic approach places the person at the centre. The agency uses a harm reduction approach in addiction treatment and equally respects individuals who choose abstinence or harm reduction. ASCO’s three strategic priorities are: Develop Our People, Drive System Leadership in Integrated Care and Advance Clinical and Operational Excellence.
Addiction Services Central Ontario is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for the position of Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) supporting the Black Mental Health & Addictions and the Toronto Community Crisis Services (TCCS program).
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will co-ordinate nursing services that individuals require for mental health challenges and substance use disorders. The RPN will conduct client assessments and implement treatment plans according to the needs and preferences of each client. This position will focus on initiatives to support culturally sensitive care for Black families, youth, and children facing mental health and/or addiction issues. This opportunity is aimed at reducing health inequities in line with Ontario Health’s “A Black Health Plan for Ontario”.
In addition, the RPN will focus on the Toronto Community Crisis Services (TCCS) program, which provides support to people experiencing a mental health and/or addiction crisis in northwest Toronto. This program is part of a City of Toronto police reform initiative that is evaluating the effectiveness and impact of non-police-led responses to people experiencing non-emergency crises. This program aims to reduce the harms experienced by people who have mental health and addictions challenges as well as Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQ2+ and other marginalized individuals. The TCCS is governed in partnership with a Collaborative. The Registered Practical Nurse will provide services to the TCCS program.
The RPN will also provide coverage to the Addictions Withdrawal Management Services (AWMS) program at ASCO, including community clinics and rapid access addictions medicine clinics, including our Mobile – Rapid Access Addiction Services (M-RAAM) program.
This position provides services in various capacities to ensure we meet the needs of clients where they are located.
The RPN will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team which includes medical (physicians/nurse practitioners, nurses) and non-medical staff and will work in a harm reduction context. The RPN will conduct client assessments and implement treatment plans according to the needs and preferences of each client.
The position to be filled is a Permanent Full-time position, for 35 hours per week, with a minimum of two evenings per week. Weekend work is also expected (i.e. some Saturdays). The hourly wage rate is $29.36.
This position will be based out of the Aurora office with the possibility of re-location within York Region, and reporting to the Assigned Supervisor.
ASCO is required to follow all public health and provincial directives as well as of those of our Ontario Health Team partners as related to the pandemic and other health issues that may come forward, including but not limited to vaccination requirements.
Why work at ASCO?
• 15 days Vacation to start (accrued monthly); 20 days (accrued monthly) after one (1) year of continuous service
• HOOPP Pension Plan for Permanent Full-time and Part-time staff
• 3 Flex Days to be taken throughout the year
• 15 days’ Paid Personal time (accrued monthly)
• Education Allowance provided up to $300 per fiscal year
• 5 Education Days per fiscal year provided for personal and professional development
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Various employer-paid training programs
• Mileage reimbursement when required
• Free parking
• Perkopolis Membership available
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Policies, Procedures, Legislation and Professionalism
• Takes part in regular supervision with the Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Supervisor, providing necessary information for review of client files and discussion of appropriate interventions, and sets professional goals where required related to skill and knowledge acquisition.
• Engages in regular performance reviews and provides feedback concerning own performance.
Direct Client Service
• Identifies and reports irregularities in client care to the appropriate supervisor for next steps
• Ensures client care is provided with an Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism (AOAR) framework and through an AOAR lens.
• Draws upon own lived experience of racism to support client and their families.
Client Safety
Documentation
Community Liaison
Advocacy
Qualifications:
Deadline to apply: Until Filled
Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter detailing what interests you about this opportunity and experience you have that sets you apart from others.
The process we will undertake to recruit for this role includes:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code, and we encourage you to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to this role within your application. We are wholly committed to integration and to building a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and is given the opportunity to fully contribute, ensuring an equal employment environment without discrimination or harassment, while maintaining the independence of individuals and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We remain committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation.
ASCO is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants who require special accommodation in order to complete their application/interview are encouraged to contact our HR representative of the accommodation measures required which will enable you to be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
WE WELCOME ALL APPLICATIONS, HOWEVER ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED
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