Number of Positions Open: 3

Posting Period: 14-Aug-2024 to 06-Sept-2024

• • Applicants are required to demonstrate in their resume that their qualifications match those specified in the job posting.
  • If selected for a temporary position, employee's placement is conditional on the approval of his/her executive director/general manager or designate
  • Temporary and fixed-term part-time non-union employees will be reassigned to this position
  • In accordance with the City's Acting Assignment policy, if the posted non-union temporary position becomes permanent, it may not be reposted

• Posting Period: 12-Aug-2024 to 26-Aug-2024
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Major Responsibilities:

• Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements
• Gathers evidence impacting assigned area ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, division/corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Coordinates logistics that supports the assigned Program including enforcement and service delivery by monitoring staff workload, completion of tasks, relevant information systems such as Toronto Healthy Environments Information System (THEIS), Panorama, Integrated Public Health Information System (iPHIS) and Check Market data integrity
• Develops and implements quality assurance processes to monitor and support programs to achieve and maintain standards and to comply with Ministry or program mandates
• Provides frequent direction to staff offering advice, guidance and coaching to meet program procedures, standards and legislative requirements
• Investigate concerns and complaints related to enforcement implementation, investigations and outbreaks relating to the Health Protection mandate
• Assists with the coordination of high profile or complex investigations, possibly including potential rabies exposure, outbreaks and clusters of diseases of public significance including working closely with and guiding activities of investigators, epidemiologists and management
• Evaluates divisional compliance with the Ministry of Health program requirements and associated legislation
• Ensures proper and consistent internal controls, quality assurance system standards and policies are maintained and that requirements are met
• Initiates, determines the design, coordinates and implements program evaluations and operational reviews and audits to provide strategic advice to the divisional management team on quality assurance issues and strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and services
• Accesses and deals with confidential and sensitive information regarding operations, assets and resources, proposed or new management initiatives, strategies or programs and investigations of a confidential nature
• Prepares reports for management, supporting recommendations on changes in business methods and processes, including appropriate staffing levels, resource allocation, etc.
• Conducts periodic review of records/reports to determine timeliness, completeness and adherence to standards for confidentiality and security of records
• Coordinates legal processes by collaborating and liaising with relevant internal and external partners and the Ministry of Health in strategic and operational planning with respect to enforcement and legal actions
• Participates in local and provincial relevant Program committees and creates effective communication linkages with other key partners
• Develops material and content for Toronto Public Health internet and intranet sites, and reviews and updated relevant material on other Division web pages/literature
• Creates and maintains resource information for partners
• Coordinates training for Health Environments Enforcement Officers by identifying needs, preparing and delivering training and maintaining existing database of training sessions
• Prepares and delivers presentations to partners, and other City divisions
• Assists in preparing reports for Toronto Public Health and the Board of Health
• Evaluates and makes recommendations relating to equipment and other resources required to improve monitoring and service delivery

Key Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary education in relevant Public Health specialty or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience in public health investigations of Diseases of Public Health Significance, including the application and/or enforcement of provincial legislation, standards, protocols and/or municipal By-Laws.
3. Considerable experience conducting and/or coordinating the collection of and analysis of data through investigations, surveys, evaluations and operational reviews including skills in data analysis to support public health decision making.
4. Considerable experience in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and procedures as well as programs and services.
5. Experience coaching and mentoring others.
6. Experience applying relevant Ontario Public Health Standards, Protocols, Guidelines and legislation.
7. Possession of a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle.
8. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing including presentation skills.
9. Ability to organize and supervise field work and exercise initiative and independent judgement.
10. Ability to establish, coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with other levels of government, public, community stakeholders and staff.
11. Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict management, problem solving and consultation skills.
12. Ability and sound judgement to handle matters involving public trust.
13. Ability to effectively manage and meet timelines for concurrent projects and diverse activities.
14. Proficiency with relevant software, including specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Microsoft Visio, and Adobe Acrobat PRO.

Posting Period: to 21-AUG-2024
 

Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Business Services, the Supervisor, Financial Services, implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding Housing Secretariat financial requirements with respect to financial accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and purchasing/procurement and supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others. He/she also supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, and recommends disciplinary action, when necessary.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Coordinates and administers year-end closing procedures and year-end journal entries.
• Prepares year-end financial statements for liabilities, expenditure and reconciliations.
• Initiates adjustments, reclassifications and reallocation of expenditures & revenues, and approves journal entries for posting to the General Ledger.
• Oversees divisional expenditures ensuring revenue accounting entries and accruals are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures with respect to revenues and receivables and that adequate internal controls are in place to safeguard the revenues and receivables for the service areas.
• Provides accounts analysis for the service areas to ensure revenues are appropriately recorded and that significant revenues are identified and reviewed.
• Ensures the reconciliation of financial data in the Financial Information System (SAP) with various service area revenue sub-systems and deposit accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares management information reports on a need basis and provides advice and support relating to the areas of responsibility.
• Performs internal audits and prepares responses to audit queries and recommendations related to job responsibilities.
• Ensures payroll, purchasing and financial transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures established administrative and financial policies are applied consistently throughout the division and changes are communicated to all levels of divisional staff.
• Supervisesthe process of forecasting and monitoring the levels of division’s reserves and reserve funds.
• Supervises the Contract Release Order and Divisional Purchase Order function with respect to contract management. Develops and implements internal controls and monitors the performance of the function.
• Supervises and co-ordinates the purchasing process activities, invoice verification process and early payment of vendor invoices to ensure that vendor discounts are achieved.
• Liaises with Accounting Services’ Accounts Payable, Purchasing & Materials Management, vendors, and staff on invoice payments issues.
• Provides training, communication and support to the staff on the City’s Financial Accounting Module, monitors their effectiveness and makes revisions as necessary.
• Prepares and reviews purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and variance SAP reports and analysis.
• Develops policies and procedures from an Internal Control perspective, for example, segregation of incompatible functions.
• Provides sound advice and assistance to the operating management of the division on matters of procurement, payroll, accounting policies and procedures.
• Develops and assists in implementation of divisional financial control systems, including accounting procedures and financial monitoring.
• Ensures internal financial controls are maintained in accordance with City By-laws and policies.
• Reviews and initiates follow up action on accounts receivable and implements adequate internal controls to safeguard the City's assets. Reviews and ensures timely settlement of vendor invoices and implement measures to receive discounts available from vendors.
• Oversees petty cash floats and divisional P-Cards ensuring they are maintained and accounted for in a timely manner.
• Reviews and ensures timely settlement of vendor invoices and implements measures to receive discounts available from vendors.
• Provides divisional requirements for corporate procurement activity.
• Provides advice on purchasing policies and procedures, setting up of purchasing documents, sole sourcing and amending purchasing documents and contracts. Continuously reviews and updates processes to introduce efficiencies.
• Reviews, monitors and approves purchasing transactions to ensure compliance with City’s Municipal Code, policies and procedures.
• Oversees transactions to ensure they are properly approved in accordance with financial signing authorities.
• Liaises with cluster and corporate financial units to ensure consistency and integration of financial reporting for the division.
• Establishes effective and collaborative working relationships with the division's senior management, all levels of divisional staff, City divisions and stakeholders.
• Participates as an effective team member of the division's management staff, undertaking in this capacity such special projects and assignments as may be required from time to time.
• Provides support and technical advice to program staff.

Key Qualifications:

Your application for the role of Supervisor, Financial Services should describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job functions combined with relevant experience in a finance and accounting capacity or the equivalent combination of education and/or related experience. A Professional Accounting designation would be an asset.
2. Experience in providing work direction, supervising, training and evaluating staff, as well as handling labour relations matters.
3. Considerable accounting experience relevant to the job duties posted above, including processing payable transactions, account reconciliation, establishing and maintaining standards/controls and developing policies.
4. Extensive experience in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint and using computer-based accounting systems, i.e. SAP.
5. Understanding of Purchasing and Financial By-laws, Policies and Procedures
6. Considerable experience in managing large volumes in a complex organization, including banking, cash and receivable management, accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing, auditing and financial systems for public or private sector organization.
7. Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written, at all organizational levels.
8. Excellent problem-solving, leadership, facilitation and interpersonal skills.

• Posting Period: 08-Aug-2024 to 22-Aug-2024

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Recent graduate or graduating in 2024, from a University Engineering degree program in civil/structural, transportation, and environmental engineering as recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities.

2. Experience using a variety of software products such as Microsoft Office Suite, Access, and/other related data software.

3. Possession of a valid Province of Ontario Driver's License (G) and vehicle

4. Ability to communicate effectively.

5. Academic/working knowledge of the processes, procedures, practices and equipment used in civil, structural, transportation, and environmental engineering

6. Academic/working knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water

7. Academic/working knowledge of Resources Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, etc.

8. Ability to attain working knowledge of all related City of Toronto policies, procedures and practices including: Collective Agreement, HR Policies, financial procedures, etc.

Job ID: 30445

Job Category: Health Care

Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional Services

Job Type & Duration:  Permanent, Full-Time Vacancy

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $63.16 - $68.34, Wage Grade 16

Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions Open: 4

Posting Period: 06-Aug-2024 to 20-Aug-2024

Location and Shift Information:

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services, enabling people to live with support and age with dignity. The Division believes in the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s directly operated long-term care homes (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). Based on evidence-informed research, our goal is to improve the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

To autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures for residents in the Long-Term Care Homes and Services Division within their legislated scope of practice.

Major Responsibilities:

• Delivers primary health care to residents in the Long-Term Care Home in the management of acute and chronic medical conditions, therapeutic management, health promotion and disease/injury prevention in order to deliver comprehensive health services.
• Conducts focused health assessment using and adapting assessment tools and techniques based on resident needs.
• Completes health history into resident's situation, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural and ethnic dimensions of health.
• Performs physical examination and identifies and interprets normal and abnormal findings.
• Orders diagnostic investigations, and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning.
• Synthesizes health information using critical inquiry and clinical reasoning to formulate a diagnosis, health risks and states of health/illness.
• Communicates with residents about the health assessment findings and/or diagnosis, including outcomes and prognosis through the application of knowledge of pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, behavioural sciences and family processes when making diagnoses and providing overall therapeutic management.
• Selects appropriate interventions from a range of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to restore or maintain resident functional, physiological and mental stability to achieve optimal health.
• Promotes safe resident care by mitigating harm and addressing immediate risks for residents and others affected by adverse events and near misses.
• Participates with the Medical Director and other senior management staff in the development and implementation of evaluation processes and the identification of strategies to continually improve clinical outcomes and effectively manage risks.
• Collaborates with senior management in the Division and other community health services in initiatives for the development, implementation and evaluation of systems to promote continuity of resident care across the continuum.
• Ensures Accreditation Canada standards are evident in daily practice.
• Ensures resident files and health care records are properly maintained in compliance with applicable legislation and divisional expectations.
• Identifies, and collaborates with the Medical Director on, educational programs for the care team.

Key Qualifications:

1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practise.
2. Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, continuing care or primary care.
3. Experience in long-term care, with providing empathetic/relational care for the elderly and those living in long-term care, and clinical work experience with frail older adults, critical care, and mental health as a Nurse Practitioner.
4. Certification in Geriatric Nursing from the Canadian Nursing Association or equivalent experience.

Must also have:

• Ability to incorporate knowledge of diversity, cultural safety and the determinants of health in the assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of residents and the evaluation of outcomes
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
• Leadership skills, working well within an inter-professional team and ability to foster effective working relationships
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, education and mentoring for nursing students, medical students, and other learners, including residents/families
• Ability to develop and implement evaluation processes and identify strategies to improve clinical outcomes and manage risks
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use computer software such as MS Office applications, email and web applications
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders as well as work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service Values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces
• Ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays, as required
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutes, including, but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act
• Good verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to provide a service that enhances the dignity and reflects the diversity of residents

Note: As a condition of employment with the Long-Term Care Homes & Services Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).

Job ID: 42086

Job Category: Health Services

Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long-Term Care, LTC Regional Services

Work Location:  Fudger House, 439 Sherbourne St.

Job Type & Duration:  Part-Time, Indefinite

Hourly Rate:  $33.34 - $36.55 per hour

Shift Information:  Various Shifts - Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends

Affiliation: L79 PT LTCH&S

Number of Positions Open: Multiple

Posting Period: 01-Aug-2024 to 30-Aug-2024

An information session will be offered on the afternoon of Wednesday August 21, 2024 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. for those applicants that are interested in learning more about the role and responsibilities of the Registered Practical Nurse Long-Term Care at Fudger House, as well as the hiring process. There will be a Virtual Information Session at a later date for applicants’ whom are unable to attend the in-person session.

If applicants’ are interested in attending either the in-person or virtual Information Sessions, kindly email [email protected] no later than Thursday August 16, 2024 by 9 a.m. and you will be sent the session details. 

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s 10 directly operated long-term care homes ( https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the homes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care and develops and modifies care plans for residents. Observes, monitors, and evaluates condition of residents.
• Provides leadership/direction to Care Team during the shift in collaboration with the RN.
• Reports vital signs, injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Reports resident critical incidents as per policy.  Attends to critical incidents involving residents.
• Attends team meetings.
• Evaluates the residents' plan of care and revises as indicated by residents' health status.
• Measures and records blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and weight using equipment, such as blood pressure cuff.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications and treatments (i.e. eye drops and application of ointments & creams).
• Administers insulin injections and records quantities administered. Assesses condition and administers complex skin and wound treatments. Informs residents about medications and side effects.
• Ensures that medication supplies meet designated inventories. Orders medication and medical/nursing supplies.
• Checks orders, packages, labels, and stores medication and medical supplies. Prepares and applies clean dressings and bandages.
• Cleans wounds and lesions, replaces bandages, and removes stitches and clips. Administers first aid including C.P.R.
• Orients new residents and staff and familiarizes them with surroundings. Notifies departments and individuals of admittance.
• Provides orientation and ongoing coaching for new staff.
• Provides orientation for new residents and their families and introduces them to other residents, staff, etc.
• Records and secures personal valuables.
• Prepares resident for transfer or departure, including organization of personal belongings, contacting of appropriate organization (hospital, coroner's office, etc.), and completion of required documentation.
• Schedules appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and health specialist, arranging for transportation and/or escort.
• Ensures results/hospital records are available to residents. Feeds residents or assists with adaptive eating devices.
• Provides support and leadership during meal service (ie: offering beverages, etc).
• Administers enteral feeds ensuring resident safety and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Provides personal care for residents (i.e. feeding, hygiene, bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, ambulation, and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices).
• Assists residents with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs.
• Prepares and maintains documentation (i.e. charts, records, and incident reports).
• Resident and family planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from resident and family. Works collaboratively with resident and family/chosen family in planning care. 
• Maintains personal care records.
• Changes linens, makes beds and sorts and bags soiled linen as necessary. Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves.
• Obtains admission history regarding medical history, immunizations, etc. Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical information.
• Refers and advocates with community agencies regarding health and social services.
• Administers medication and monitors for side effects.
• Assists in coaching and training students.
• Ensures proper storage and handling of all vaccinations ensuring adherence to cold chain procedures.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Current registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Experience working as an RPN within a community-based setting, including working with the elderly population.
3. Experience working in acute care, complex continuing care, rehabilitation, mental health and/or long-term care.

You must also have:

• Ability to provide resident-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the Long-Term Care Homes Act and its regulations.
• Ability to complete the annual RAI-MDS certification as per Ministry of Health requirements for Assessment and Intelligence System Inc. (AIS).
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people including residents, families and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Ability to obtain Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. 
• Ability to document utilizing electronic software applications.
• Ability to work in a highly demanding work environment with many competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

Additional Information:

Hours of Work can be up to 75 hours bi-weekly, however, Hours of Work will be decided based on operational needs.

Please Note:

As a condition of employment with the Seniors Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg.246/22).

• Job ID: 44696
• Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
• Division & Section: Housing Secretariat, Finance & Business Services
• Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (12 months) vacancy
• Salary: $78,429.00 - $102,021.00 annually
• Shift Information: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 31-Jul-2024 to 15-Aug-2024

Please note: Candidates who previously applied to this job posting #44696 will not be reconsidered.

The Financial Systems Analyst will have an understanding of financial analysis and reporting to review and process various financial documents submitted by non-profit housing providers in accordance with pre-established standards and routines.

Your primary responsibilities as a Financial Systems Analyst will be varied. Working as part of a team reporting to a Senior Financial Analyst, you will:

• Perform research and prepare community housing operating budget and variance report.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations on financial matters to Housing Stability Services Unit staff and management.
• Review financial documents submitted by non-profit housing providers for completeness and accuracy.
• Process and review subsidy requests submitted by non-profit housing providers with reference to established guidelines and review procedures.
• Process and review payments to ensure alignment with service agreements and approved Council reports.
• Reviews payments request from agencies to determine accuracy, availability of funds and compliance with funding agreement and City’s policy and procedures.
• Maintain and update life-to-date files for grants to report on availability of funds.
• Participate in reviews of housing provider operations including on-site reviews.
• Draft communications to non-profit housing providers regarding financial and program compliance matters.
• Assist with the review of housing provider operations and compliance with the Housing Services Act (HSA), Rent Geared-to-Income (RGI) Service Agreement, City Guidelines and other contractual obligations with the City.
• Assist with the review of development and maintenance requests that propose changes to the information technology systems used to manage the business relationship with service providers.
• Assist with the development of reports and analytical tools to monitor service provider compliance with legislated and contractual obligations.
• Liaise with the Unit, external contacts and board of directors and auditors.
• Review audited financial statements together with auditors' reports/related financial reporting documents for completeness, compliance, and accuracy of accounting information.
• Attend meetings to provide and clarify financial information and resolve issues.

Key Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary education in accounting, financial management or business administration or equivalent. Possession of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
2. Considerable experience in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, complex financial statements and analysis.
3. Considerable experience in accounting and computer-based accounting systems.
4. Experience conducting financial and/or program compliance audits independently.
5. Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. General understanding of the principles and practices employed in the effective financial analysis of business and government operations.
8. General understanding of financial reporting and financial statements including non-profit reporting requirements.
9. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Posting Period: 1-Aug- 2024 to 15- Aug-2024

Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health, this Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be part of the Downtown CORE Team. The NP will be responsible for coordinating care for individuals by conducting substance use and mental health assessments. In addition, they will be developing, implementing, maintaining, and adjusting comprehensive care plans based on complex needs identified. The NP will be working alongside Public Health Nurses.

Major Responsibilities:

• Delivers primary health care to clients (as identified by Public Health Nurses on the team) in the management of acute medical conditions, therapeutic management, health promotion and disease/injury prevention
• Conducts focused health assessments, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and ethnic dimensions of health, using and adapting assessment tools and techniques based on client needs
• Performs physical examinations and identifies and interprets normal and abnormal findings. Orders diagnostic investigations and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning. Orders diagnostic investigations and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning
• Synthesizes health information using critical inquiry and clinical reasoning to formulate a diagnosis, health risks and states of health/illness
• Communicates with clients about the health assessment findings and/or diagnosis, including outcomes and prognosis through the application of knowledge of pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, behavioral sciences, when making diagnoses and providing overall therapeutic management
• Selects appropriate interventions from a range of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to restore or maintain clients functional, physiological, and mental stability to achieve stable health
• Promotes safe care by mitigating harm and addressing immediate risks for clients

• Participates with the Manager, Mental Health in the development and implementation of evaluation processes and the identification of strategies to continually improve clinical outcomes and effectively manage risks, to contribute toward program success

• Communicates regularly and works collaboratively with program partners and stakeholders to build and maintain positive working relationships and ensures all program staff work toward goal of community building
• Initiates, analyzes, and utilizes research to identify issues, trends, gaps, best practices, and innovative approaches to service delivery. Analyzes health status, socio-demographic and epidemiological data, and health research for use in strategic planning, operational planning and to make recommendations to the Manager, Mental Health
• Supports the development of policies and procedures that ensure the programs and services implemented in the community meet professional standards (e.g., College of Nurses) and protect the city from potential liability and negative public image (e.g., in relation to the provision of services in both universal and high-risk-focused programs.)
• Ensures Accreditation Canada standards are evident in daily practice
• Ensures health care records are properly maintained in compliance with applicable legislation and divisional expectations
• Ensures compliance with all corporate policies and provincial legislation (e.g., Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Ontario Human Rights Code, Workplace Harassment, Confidentiality, Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Standards of Practice
• Adheres to the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class of Nurse Practitioner Specialty (in either Primary Care (NP-PHC) or Adult (NP-Adult)) and entitled to practice.
2. Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, continuing care, or primary care.
3. Experience in the provision of harm reduction, drug treatment/addiction counselling, methadone, social, health, housing, and HIV/AIDS related services.
4. Experience working in an outreach capacity with people who use drugs, people experiencing mental health issues and/or people who are homeless or underhoused.
5. Experience in providing empathetic/relational care for vulnerable clients and those living with substance use, mental health, and housing challenges.
6. Experience within a community mental health program, hospital setting, or the approved equivalent professional development in mental health, counselling, or mental health promotion.
7. Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License Class "G" with the ability to qualify for a City Equipment Operator's License, and able and willing to drive within the Greater Toronto area.

You must also have:

• Thorough knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis prevention and treatment issues.
• Thorough knowledge of harm reduction practice, drug use including safer drug use practices, safer supply, opioid substitution.
• Ability to conduct work in a non-judgmental way, using a harm reduction approach. Excellent assessment skills.
• Knowledge of drug treatment, social, housing, health, HIV/AIDS related programs and services.
• Awareness of issues relating to sex works, addictions, mental health, and homelessness. Thorough knowledge of Hepatitis including transmission, prevention, and treatment options.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.