RPN - Mental Health & Addiction Care (Part-Time)

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is seeking a Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse for its Residential Withdrawal Management Services. This 18-bed inpatient program operates offsite from the main RVH campus, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and ethical nursing care aligned with regulations.

As an RPN, you will provide quality patient care, complete admissions and documentation, and participate in health teaching and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nursing Diploma required.
• Certification in Mental Health Nursing preferred.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention is an asset.
• Physical assessment certificate is an asset.
• Strong knowledge in addictions and withdrawal management.

Responsibilities

• Screen clients prior to admission (in-person/phone).
• Complete comprehensive client admissions.
• Monitor clinical condition, withdrawal symptoms, meds, and documentation.
• Conduct diagnostic tests and related assessments (CIWA/COWS, etc.).
• Provide health teaching to individuals and groups.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Document appropriately and support discharge planning.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Discharge planning

Assessment skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Registered Practical Nursing Diploma

Mental Health Nursing certification

Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Physical assessment certificate

Tools

CIWA scales

COWS scales

Urine Drug Screening

Job description

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is seeking a Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse for its Residential Withdrawal Management Services. This 18-bed inpatient program operates offsite from the main RVH campus, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and ethical nursing care aligned with regulations.

As an RPN, you will provide quality patient care, complete admissions and documentation, and participate in health teaching and discharge planning.