Registered Practical Nurse – Mental Health Services #597-26

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the Crisis Mental Health Services team on a full-time temporary basis through February 2028. You will apply Recovery Principles and work within a multi-disciplinary team, with possible travel across Grey and Bruce counties.

Responsibilities include psychosocial and psychiatric assessments, risk assessment, medication delivery and patient education in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• RPN registration with Ontario College of Nurses or eligibility.
• Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized community college.
• Recent psychiatric nursing experience (within 3 years).
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, SDM Act, HCCA, and DSM-IV-R.
• Ability to conduct psychosocial and psychiatric risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery‑oriented care within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Perform psychosocial and psychiatric assessments including risk assessments.
• Administer medications and ensure patient safety in a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Organizational skills

Written/verbal communication

Education

Current RPN registration (Ontario)

Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing

Tools

Medication delivery

Job description

DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE FEBRUARY 2028)

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157

Reporting to the Manager of Crisis Mental Health Services, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will implement services meeting the needs of individuals with mental health and addiction illnesses utilizing Recovery Principles. The RPN must be able to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team working collaboratively with multiple services. This position may require travel within the counties of Grey and Bruce. The main responsibility is to the work of the Crisis Support Program with the understanding the RPN may be deployed to support other Mental Health Teams within the department, as required. In keeping with a client-focused philosophy, the functions of this role are to assist our clients and your co-workers in achieving positive outcomes in a safe and therapeutic environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Current Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility
• Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized Community College
• Recent psychiatric nursing experience within the past three years
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Substitute Decision Makers Act, HCCA and the DSM-IV-R
• Demonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial and psychiatric assessment including a risk assessment
• Knowledge of community resources and navigation of broader mental health system
• Demonstrates an ability to think critically and respond effectively to emergent situations
• Ability to provide a brief solution-focused therapy modality as well as support, advocacy and education services to patients and as needed to their support person(s)
• Valid CPI course
• Experience in medication delivery
• Excellent leadership, problem solving, decision making, organizational and patient assessment skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated
• Plan, develop and conduct inpatient groups
• Ability to work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays
• Commitment to continuing education
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• 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
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful and culturally safe workplace that embraces diversity and promotes equity and belonging
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment