Categories: Nursing|Service

Location(s): Owen Sound

Types: Full Time

DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS
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, Mental health and Addiction Services, the Registered Practical Nurse works collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care within the skilled 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 secure and therapeutic environment, following Recovery Principles.

Skills/Abilities/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

📌 Registered Practical Nurse – Outpatient Mental Health & Addictions Owen Sound
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound