Are you a compassionate Nurse ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others in our Ariss Location?Hopewell is looking for a Temporary Casual Nurse to join our Residential and Respite Services Team, supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities across multiple sites in Guelph-Wellington, ON

YOUR BENEFITS & PERKS

We invest in our people and support their growth. We reward hard work and cultivate an environment where you can thrive. Here are some of the benefits you can expect as part of our team:

- Competitive regular hourly wage rate for hours worked range between $29.21 - $35.05 and versatile work schedule based on client & staff needs.
- Employee Assistant Program coverage for all employees.
- Comprehensive group benefits coverage including life, AD & D, health, medical and dental benefits coverage for full time employees and AD&D; for all employees according to Hopewell Policies.
- Contributory group registered retirement savings plan– Hopewell contributes up to 3% for full time employees according to Hopewell Policies.
- Paid time off with up to 25 days per year of vacation and holiday pay depending on length of service with Hopewell Support Services and according to Hopewell Policies.
- Opportunity to join a collaborative, tight-knit team with a supportive and inclusive culture.
- Professional growth and development opportunities in Social and Community Services.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact every day in the lives of those we support.

Job Summary:

Under the guidance of the Clinical Nurse Supervisor, the nurse works within a clinical multidisciplinary team that follows a person-centered model of care for individuals with complex developmental,



physical and emotional care needs. The Nurse works alongside the Support Services Worker, Support Service Specialists and other frontline workers to support fulfilling the lives of the supported individuals.

Duties and responsibilities:

Performs the nursing process for the supported individuals, their families and the community, in a manner that ensures supported individuals’ dignity, respect and confidentiality:

Assessment:

- Provides initial and ongoing assessment and interpretation of supported individual within the framework of holistic professional nursing practice, and in accordance with the principles of person-centered care.
- Assesses and interprets information and data regarding the supported individuals’ culture and values system, lifestyle, and interest and ability to participate in their care, and other factors impacting successful treatment outcomes.
- Identifies and communicates individual needs to the interdisciplinary care team and other providers of care as required.
- Provides ongoing monitoring of individuals response to intervention; identifies deviations from expected outcomes and assesses change in supported individuals’ status.
- Assess the educational needs of their coworkers.

Planning:

- Develops, coordinates and updates an individualized plan of care, based on evidence,



in collaboration with the patient or client and their family, the interdisciplinary health care team and other providers of care promoting continuity of care across the continuum.
- Prioritize nursing interventions to achieve patient or client outcomes and goals.
- Develops and coordinates a comprehensive education plan to meet the supported individuals and their families’ needs, including health promotion, self-management, identifying and coordinating resources to promote continuity of care across the continuum.
- Plan training plan and educational sessions for their coworkers based on the need.

Intervention:

- Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with supported individuals and families.
- Identifies, initiates and coordinates therapeutic interventions consistent with the legislated scope of practice and level of competence.
- Implements prescribed interventions and performs independent nursing interventions.
- Ensures the implementation, coordination and ongoing evaluation of the supported individual’s care plan.
- Consults with the interdisciplinary team and other care providers (including Behaviour Therapist, Doctor’s, Dentists etc.) to discuss changes related to individual’s status, and modifies interventions as needed.
- Interprets and provides medical information including diagnosis and treatment plans to support individuals and their family and responds to their questions and concerns.
- Provides information and instruction to assist supported individuals and families to understand health care practices and processes.
- Utilizes educational material, appropriate to the capacity of the support

📌 Nurse - Temporary Casual 6 months (Ariss)
🏢 Hopewell Support Services
📍 Ariss