Registered Nurse (RN) Casual

Edgewood Health Network Inc; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health treatment provider is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their interdisciplinary team in Nanaimo. This role involves delivering comprehensive patient care for mental health and addiction challenges, with a focus on communication, critical thinking, and compassionate relationships with patients. The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, ready to advocate for patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Yearly allowance for mental health services

Employee Assistance Program

In-house fitness facilities or gym discounts

Education Support Assistance program

Defined Benefit pension with employer contribution

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience with medication administration and leadership.
• Experience with a team-based, person-centered care approach.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting with proper body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Delivering client care according to the College of Nurses.
• Administering medications and maintaining progress records.
• Providing supportive counseling to clients and families.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Registered Nurse in the Province

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

EHN Canada is the nation's largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are. EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.

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If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, come join us!

Job Overview

As a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse (RN) plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive patient care under the guidance of a Physician and the Nurse Supervisor. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care that is evidence-based, patient-centered, culturally sensitive, and aligned with best practices.

The RN collaborates closely with healthcare professionals in a safe and secure environment, ensuring quality care for client undergoing treatment for mental health and addiction challenges. With a strong emphasis on communication, critical thinking, and compassionate care, the RN builds therapeutic relationships with patients and their families while advocating for their health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities :

Delivering client care according to the College of Nurses.

Providing ongoing client care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning implementation and evaluation.

Formulating and implementing client care plans.

Safely implementing physician's orders.

Administering medications to clients.

Maintaining current progress records on clients according to legal and ethical standards.

Orientating, facilitating and reinforcing client's involvement in addiction treatment.

Decide and initiate on course of action in case of medical emergencies

Providing supportive counselling to clients, families and / or significant others on typical recovery issues.

Maintain a therapeutic environment on the unit conducive to the client learning productive patterns of living.

Providing ongoing health teaching to clients in relation to common health problems and the clients maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Co-ordinate individual client appointments and referrals.

Actively participate with team members in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the client and his care.

Assisting the public with crisis intervention and information on addiction.

Perform other duties as outlined on shift duty lists and as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor.

Qualifications :

Graduate of an accredited school of Nurses with pharmacological training

Registered Nurse in the Province

Current basic CPR

Recent clinical experience, including medication administration and leadership duties

Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis

Leadership / Charge experience preferred

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Good problem solving and decision-making skills

Demonstrated use of proper body mechanics and ability to perform heavy lifting

Experience with a team based person-centered care approach

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

The following commitments are essential to all positions within EHN / Edgewood :

• A commitment to understanding and upholding the organizations vision, mission, goals and values;
• A commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures & practices;
• A commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is : respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy;
• A commitment to, and acts in accordance with, the inclusion, equity and diversity. Specifically, engagement of people of diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, racialized communities, Indigenous Peoples, and the LGBTQ2S+ communities;

A demonstrable commitment to increase personal knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being, as well as historical and current realities experienced by Indigenous Peoples locally, nationally, and internationally.

Employee Benefits and Perks :

Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $2,000 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $600 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy.

24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health

Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships

Perks and discounts with Perkopolis - entertainment, home / auto / pet insurance

Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program

Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities

Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare

EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

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