RPN

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor, Ontario seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to provide safe, ethical nursing care within the addiction services team. You will assess and oversee patient care plans, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless flow from admission to transition into community programs.

Current RN registration in Ontario and CPR certification are required; Mental Health Nursing certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Nurse must follow RHPA Standards of Practice and College of Nurses of Ontario regulations.
• 2–3 years’ experience in mental health and addictions preferred.
• Demonstrates strong mental health and substance addiction assessment skills.
• Knowledge of brief therapies, motivational interviewing, CBT concepts for individuals and groups.
• Excellent communication skills; French language is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, ethical nursing care and oversee patient care plans; document and report patient information as appropriate.
• Collaborate with addiction team members to ensure coordinated client flow from admission to community programs.
• Promote a safe work environment in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

French language (asset)

Education

Registered Practical Nurse program

Ontario RN registration

Mental Health Nursing certification (preferred)

CPR certification

Job description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for the provision of safe, effective and ethical nursing care. The Registered Practical Nurse will assess and oversee all patient care plans by collecting, recording and reporting patient information as appropriate; identifying medical problems and participating in their resolution in conjunction with the addiction team members. The Registered Practical Nurse works with addiction system partners to ensure a seamless and coordinated client flow from admission to transition into community programs and services. The Registered Practical Nurse complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and practices in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses and the regulations of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)

Two-Three years’ experience in mental health and addictions (inpatient acute/tertiary) – preferred

Demonstrates excellent mental health and substance addiction assessment skills

Knowledge and skills in a range of therapeutic approaches, including brief therapies, motivational interviewing, general understanding of cognitive behavioural therapy with individuals and groups, stages of change as it relates to substance addiction

Ability to problem solve and work both independently and as a member of the interdisciplinary team

Excellent communication skills; Proficiency in French language is an asset

Education and/or Certification

Graduate of an approved Registered Practical Nurse Program

Current certificate of Registration issued through the College of Nurses of Ontario – required

Certification in Mental Health Nursing – preferred

Current CPR certificate - required

Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and hospital needs. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519 257 5111 ext.73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.