Registered Nurses & Registered Practical Nurses

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).

What youll 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 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

What were looking for:

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

The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for the RN position is $41.15 hourly in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement.

The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for the RPN position is $36.62 hourly in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement.

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 Canadas 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.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization. Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier more productive and fulfilling lives.

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