Registered Practical Nurse – Mental Health & Addictions #441-25

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider in Owen Sound is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to implement and monitor mental health services. This role requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, case management responsibilities, and significant travel. Ideal candidates will have experience in outpatient mental health, a strong commitment to patient safety, and dedication to professional behaviours. Join us to provide essential support to individuals with mental health issues and be part of our dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in outpatient mental health.
• Ability to work all shifts and travel required.
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours and patient safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor services following Recovery Principles.
• Manage a case management caseload for clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and service providers.

Skills

Psycho/social and mental status assessment skills

Experience in medication delivery

Ability to provide counselling and support

Knowledge of medication side effects

Ability to communicate professionally

Problem-solving in stressful situations

Education

Completion of a Psychiatric Nursing education program

Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses

Job description

Overview

DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS
LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: FULL-TIME
WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157

Reporting to the Manager of Outpatient Mental Health Services, the RPN will implement and monitor services to meet the needs of individuals with significant mental health issues following Recovery Principles. The RPN must be able to function independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team and work cooperatively with multiple service providers. This position requires travel throughout the catchment area (Grey and Bruce Counties) to deliver programs and to meet the needs of clients. Responsibility for a case management caseload is required. This position is initially targeted to work in our Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychosis (PEPP) Team with the understanding that the RPN is a member of Outpatient Mental Health Services and as such may be assigned to another program as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Completion of a Psychiatric Nursing education program
• Familiarity with principles and practice of the Recovery Model as well as case management and rehabilitation
• Psycho/social and mental status assessment skills
• Experience in medication delivery, administration and monitoring
• Ability to provide a wide range of counselling, support, advocacy and education services to clients, their family members and others of significance in the client’s life
• Ability to communicate positively and professionally with family members, community providers and physicians
• Minimum two years’ experience working in a multidisciplinary team in outpatient mental health
• Knowledge of DSM-V and Mental Health Act
• Extensive traveling required - Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and personal reliable vehicle
• Ability to work closely as a member of a team and share responsibilities
• Knowledge of medication side effects and coping strategies
• Ability to co-ordinate multiple interests to provide quality patient care
• Ability to problem solve and make effective decisions during highly stressful and potentially violent emergency situations
• Willingness to learn new concepts and integrate them into practice
• Ability to work all shifts
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes