Lead RN – Addiction Medicine & Team Leadership

Homewood Health; Guelph; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a collaborative inter-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in addiction care and a strong commitment to patient-centered practice. Responsibilities include administering medications, supporting patients in recovery, and engaging with team members. A nursing license and relevant qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with patients who have a broad range of addiction and psychiatric diagnoses preferred.
• 1 year in Charge Nurse role preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and community mental health resources.
• BCLS Level C for Healthcare Providers.
• Proven ability to assume leadership.
• Experience with group facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients recovering from a variety of addictions within a therapeutic milieu environment.
• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments.
• Act as a preceptor mentor coach or resource nurse as appropriate.
• Accept changing work assignments across the Addiction Medicine Program as required.

Skills

EMR Systems

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

ICU Experience

Hospice Care

Workers' Compensation Law

Home Care

Nursing

Catheterization

Critical Care Experience

Medication Administration

Tube Feeding

Education

Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the CNO

BScN preferred

CPMHN (C) preferred

Job description

A leading mental health organization in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a collaborative inter-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in addiction care and a strong commitment to patient-centered practice. Responsibilities include administering medications, supporting patients in recovery, and engaging with team members. A nursing license and relevant qualifications are required.