Job Order Detail

Description

The Our House Intensive Program (OHIP) is a new program which will provide 24-hour staff support on site in a single room style residence for up to 6 individuals living with mental health disorders.
The goal of the program is to be a transition step to less intensive services that exist in the
community. The program is geared for those individuals who are in an inpatient facility and are ready to transition into the community but still require a high degree of support. The program may also be used as an alternative to hospitalization for individuals living in the community, who are struggling with maintaining their psychiatric stability.
Qualifications:
  Practical Nursing Diploma;
  Licensed with the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses;
  Must work effectively as a team member and model a pro-active approach, flexibility, tolerance, perseverance and competence in counselling, assessment, and crisis management situations;
  Excellent writing and verbal skills
  Valid drivers license;
  Understanding and awareness of First Nations culture;
  Must pass YWCA Security Clearance (includes VSC);
Duties:
  Provide on-call responsibilities as may be required;
  Provide  recovery-oriented  services  as  per  caseload  duties  and responsibilities including
assistance with skills of daily living; medication management;
  Assure appropriate records are completed and maintained
  Attend shift change, staff meetings and planning meetings as required;
  Participate in staff training
  Keep current on relevant literature and research; attend conferences, training and other
educational opportunities to keep current regarding changes in the field, best practice and
evidence-based practice;
  Be willing and able to perform First Aid/CPR;
  Have knowledge of Mental Health First Aid and provide appropriate, professional responses to
residents;
Probation:  Three Months