Registered Practical Nurses

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

Job summary

Homewood Health is seeking Registered Practical Nurses for inpatient programs including addiction, trauma, mood & anxiety disorders, and other psychiatric care. Positions are full-time and part-time under UFCW.

The starting pay is $36.62 hourly, with progression through wage steps per the collective agreement. Ideal candidates will be licensed by the CNO, possess experience with addiction/psychiatry, and demonstrate strong communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an RPN with the CNO in good standing.
• Experience with addiction and psychiatric diagnoses preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with addictions and/or mental health diagnoses.
• Follow care plans and CNO guidelines; administer medications and treatments.
• Receive patient assignments and conduct necessary clinical assessments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and participate in team meetings.
• Act as a preceptor, mentor, or resource nurse as appropriate.
• Support patient and family conferences and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Addiction & psychiatry experience

Interpersonal skills

Independent & team player

CBT/DBT knowledge

Crisis management

Strong communication

eMR experience

Education

Registered Practical Nurse with the CNO

Tools

eMR

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.

Come 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!

We are currently hiring full-time and part -time Registered Practical Nurses for a variety of inpatient programs (addiction, trauma, mood & anxiety disorders, eating disorders, etc.) and/or in acute care. These positions fall under our collective agreement of UFCW (RPNs).

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide nursing care to patients with addictions and/or a variety of mental health diagnoses
• Contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to CNO standards, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and diversified patient populations
• Receive patient assignments and follow care plans accordingly
• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments
• Ensure necessary clinical assessments are initiated following admission and as needed
• Work collaboratively other interdisciplinary team members
• 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 a Registered Practical Nurse with the CNO, in good standing
• Experience working with patients who have a broad range of addiction and psychiatric diagnoses preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and caring, respectful communication style with patients, families and staff
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, documentation standards, and community mental health resources
• BCLS Level C for Healthcare Providers or equivalent
• Sound clinical judgment based on current best practices and patient centered care
• Applied understanding of the Stages of Change Model, Mental Status Exam, and Crisis management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency with Word, Outlook
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule
• Knowledge of CBT/DBT and experience with group facilitation would be an asset
• Previous training in mental health nursing, boundaries and suicide awareness and medication administration are all assets
• Experience with any eMR

The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for the RPN 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.