Categories: Nursing|Service Location(s): Owen Sound Types: Full Time DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU SERVICE STATUS: FULL-TIME REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $37.071 – $38.157 Reporting to the Manager of the Crisis Team, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide comprehensive mental health assessment and case coordination service to persons that are experiencing a psychosocial crisis or psychiatric emergency, have been recently discharged from the inpatient MH unit or being connected to the Urgent Clinic. This incumbent will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of community resources, family, hospital and social systems to collaborate with team members on appropriate responses and intervention to support individuals and their families. This position is initially targeted to work with our Community Crisis Team with the understanding that the RPN is a member of Outpatient Mental Health Services and as such may be transferred to another program as needed.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized Community College

Experience in working with individuals in a psychosocial crisis or psychiatric emergency and working with community agencies

3 years working with persons with a Responsible Mental Illness

Psycho/social and mental status assessment skills

Current CPI Certification or willingness to take training





Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Health Care and Consent Act and Substitute Decision Makers Act, Child and Family Services ACT, DSM- IV (R) is essential

Ability to communicate positively and professionally with family members, community providers and physicians utilizing telecommunications systems and face to face skills.

Ability to respond and prioritize multiple departmental requests to provide quality client centered care

Ability to problem solve and make effective decisions in a fast paced, stressful emergent environment

Ability to engage patients using knowledge and skills related to motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural and brief solution focused therapies

Ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patient and /or family to develop care planning for patients with complex treatment needs

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records

Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability

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

Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

📌 Registered Practical Nurse – Outpatient Mental Health Services #406-26 (Owen Sound)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound