Registered Nurses & Registered Practical Nurses

Homewood Health Centre • Guelph, ON

7h

About The Position

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 Nurses and 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 either with ONA (RNs) or UFCW (RPNs).

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with the CNO, in good standing
• 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

Nice To Haves

• CPMHN (C) would be an asset
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed