Registered Practical Nurse, Trillium Acute Care / Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Services

Homewood Health Inc.; Guelph; Presencial; CAD 42 000 - 59 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Homewood Health Inc. is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Trillium Acute Care / Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Services.

This part-time, on-site role in Ontario involves delivering care to psychiatric patients, following care plans, administering medications, and collaborating with an inter-disciplinary team to ensure safe, effective treatment. Ideal candidates hold an RPN license in good standing, with 2+ years in mental health or crisis care, CPR certification, and

Qualificações

• Licensed as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing.
• 2+ years of mental health and crisis care experience.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and community resources.
• Current CPR/Basic rescuer certification.
• Familiar with CNO documentation standards and PHIPPA privacy laws.
• CBT/DBT knowledge is an asset.
• Experience in group facilitation is an asset.
• Strong crisis management and de-escalation skills.
• Understanding of psychiatric assessment and suicide prevention.
• Training in boundaries, suicide awareness, and medication administration is an asset.
• Comfort with measurement-based care and multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Proficient with computers and healthcare software.

Responsabilidades

• Provide care to patients admitted in psychiatric crisis requiring short stay admission to the ICU and stabilization program.
• Contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to standards and program philosophy.
• Work from nursing care plans established by the primary nurse for each patient.
• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments.
• Assess and prevent suicide and manage aggressive behaviour through non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports.
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate.
• Act as a preceptor, mentor, coach, or resource nurse as appropriate.
• Participate in clinical discussions, team meetings, and patient/family conferences.

Conhecimentos

Mental Health Experience

Crisis Intervention

CPR Certification

Documentation & Privacy

CBT/DBT asset

Group Facilitation asset

Crisis Management

Psychiatric Assessment

Boundary & Suicide Awareness

Medication Administration Knowledge

Measurement-based Care

Team Collaboration

Computer & Systems Proficiency

Formação académica

RPN license (Ontario)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Registered Practical Nurse, Trillium Acute Care / Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Services

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: REGIS004034

• Posted : September 15, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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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!

Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered in the selection process.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide care to patients admitted in psychiatric crisis requiring short stay admission to in the Intensive Care Unit and the Assessment and Stabilization program
• Contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to CNO standards, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and diversified patient populations
• Work from nursing care plans established by the primary nurse for each patient
• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments
• Assess and prevent suicide and manage aggressive behaviour through non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate
• Act as a preceptor, mentor, coach, or resource nurse as appropriate
• Participate in clinical discussions, team meetings, and patient/family conferences

What we’re looking for:

• Licensed as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing
• 2+ years of experience in Mental Health/Acute Assessment/Community Crisis care
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and community health resources
• Current CPR/Basic rescuer certification
• Knowledge of documentation standards (CNO), and privacy legislation (PHIPPA)
• Knowledge of CBT/DBT is an asset
• Experience with group facilitation is 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 behaviour
• Previous training in boundaries, suicide awareness, and medication administration is an asset
• 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 multi-disciplinary team
• Proficient computer skills, and experience working with a number of systems and software applications

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization. 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.