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!
Part-time, full-time and casual positions are available. Registered Practice Nurses are part of our UFCW Bargaining Unit.
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 at various other times, eg. Mental Status Exam
- 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 :
- Current registration as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing
- Up to 6 months of experience in general nursing practice preferred
- Current CPR certification; CPMHN (C) would be an asset
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (MHA), documentation standards (CNO), and privacy legislation (PHIPA)
- Experience working with patients who have a broad range of addiction and psychiatric diagnoses preferred but a strong desire to work in mental health goes a long way
- Ability to effectively manage crisis situations and deal with acutely ill patients
- Strong interpersonal skills and respectful communication style with patients, families and staff
- Previous training in mental health nursing, boundaries, suicide awareness, and medication administration is an asset
- Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Proficient computer skills and comfortable learning new systems
- Flexibility with respect to work schedule
- Knowledge of CBT / DBT and experience with group facilitation is an asset
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
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.
Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.