RN/RPN Mental Health

Categories: Nursing|Service

Location(s): Owen Sound

Types: Part Time

DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS

LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: PART-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $37.071 – $38.157

Reporting to the Manager, Mental health and Addiction Services, the Registered Practical Nurse works collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care within the professional scope of practice. In keeping with a client-focused harm reduction philosophy, the functions of this role are to assist our patients and co-workers in achieving positive outcomes in a safe and therapeutic environment, following Recovery Principles.

Qualifications

Required:

Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses

Completion of a Psychiatric Nursing education program

Familiarity with principles and practice of the Recovery Model

Knowledge of current best practices in the treatment of substance abuse and concurrent disorders for individuals and families.

Psycho/social and mental status assessment skills

Knowledge of Ability to communicate positively and professionally with family members, community providers and physicians

Ability to work closely as a member of a team and share responsibilities

Ability to co-ordinate multiple interests to provide quality patient care

Willingness to learn new concepts and complete additional education including CAMH Addiction and Mental Health Courses, UBC Addiction Care and Treatment Course, RPNAO Addiction and Mental Health Courses, and Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Learning opportunities.

Ability to work all shifts

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record

Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment

Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes