Registered Nurse (RN) Temp PT

Edgewood Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Birthday day off

Pension plan

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

Edgewood Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a 3-month temp part-time role at Bellwood Health Services. You will coordinate and deliver nursing care, provide crisis intervention, administer medications, and support clients during treatment and recovery.

The position requires working day, evening, night shifts and weekends, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, patient education, and adherence to professional standards. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Ontario license.
• Experience providing crisis intervention and supportive counselling.
• Ability to work days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in a clinic/hospital setting following standards.
• Provide crisis intervention and supportive counselling.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate client appointments and referrals.
• Contribute to a therapeutic environment and health teaching.

Skills

Nursing care

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

RPN license

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.

Be part of the work that’s changing lives.

Overview:

Bellwood Health Services is a nationally recognized, accredited Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Centre, with over 35-year history of serving Canadians from across the country. This is an exciting opportunity to join a seasoned, multi-disciplinary team that is focused on quality care, by using best practice treatment, teamwork and respect.

Reporting to the Nursing Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse position will be responsible of coordinating and delivering nursing care associated within a clinic or hospital setting. They will provide support and education to clients, families and others during all phases of treatment and recovery. This role will also be responsible for providing crisis intervention (clients and public), client behaviour management and supportive counselling skills. This role will be required to work all shifts, which includes days, evenings, nights (must) and weekends and will also be available to work 8 or 12 hours shifts.

Please note that this is a Temp PT position for 3 months.

Job Function and Duties:

• Delivering client care according to the College of Registered Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice in an inter-professional shared care case management model
• Reporting to the Nursing Supervisor, 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 Manager of Nursing and Patient Care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive benefits package including a yearly allowance of $2,000 for mental health and addiction services, plus $600 for various paramedical services (e.g., massage, physiotherapy)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health
• Competitive paid time off, with an extra paid day off for your birthday, offered to eligible employees
• Float Days and Recognized Statutory Holidays, providing additional flexibility and time off for eligible employees
• Access to in-house fitness facilities or discounted gym memberships
• Exclusive discounts through Perkopolis on entertainment, insurance, and more
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Education Support Assistance program
• Supportive relocation opportunities due to our nationwide presence
• Defined Benefit pension plan with up to a 4% employer contribution
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Discounts available at Kids & Co. Daycare.

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This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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