Registered Practical Nurse, Addiction Medication Program- Part- time

Homewood Health Centre; Guelph; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Health, Inc. is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join our inter-disciplinary team in Ontario, focusing on patients recovering from addictions within a therapeutic milieu.

You will provide comprehensive nursing care, participate in group-based treatment, and collaborate with a wide range of health professionals to ensure safety and effective care. The ideal candidate holds an RPN license in good standing, has 2+ years in addiction/psychiatric settings, and is proficient in crisis

Qualifications

• RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 2+ years of experience with addictions and psychiatric conditions preferred.
• BCLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and community resources.
• Knowledge of CBT/DBT and/or group facilitation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to stable patients recovering from addictions within a therapeutic milieu.
• Support group-based addiction program principles.
• Conduct clinical assessments following admission and as needed.
• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments.
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams and participate in patient/family conferences.

Skills

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Education

Registered Practical Nurse license

Tools

Computer skills

Healthcare software

Job description

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide care to stable patients recovering from a variety of addictions within a therapeutic milieu environment
• Support the principles of the addiction program delivered primarily through a group model
• Contribute to stable patient care needs according to CNO standards, RPNAO Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and diversified patient populations
• Prioritize and function effectively in a large, demanding environment under the supervision of the Charge Nurse
• Provide nursing care on units and accept changing work assignments across the Addiction Medicine Program as required
• Ensure necessary clinical assessments are initiated following admission and at various other times
• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate
• Facilitate group sessions and participate in clinical discussions, team meetings, and patient/family conferences
• Assess for potential risks, and assist in extreme, or life-threatening emergencies

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing
• 2+ years of experience working with patients who have a broad range of addiction, and psychiatric diagnoses preferred
• BCLS for Healthcare Providers
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, and community mental health resources
• Knowledge of CBT/DBT and/or group facilitation will be an asset
• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations and deal with acutely ill patients
• Current knowledge and experience of assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders, including prevention of suicide and management of aggressive behavior
• Understanding of the addicted patient population, treatment methodologies, and medications
• Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Proficient computer skills and experience with working with a number of systems and software applications

The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for this position is $36.62 hourly, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization. Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.