DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: FULL-TIMEREASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157
Reporting to the Manager of Outpatient Mental Health Services, the RPN will implement and monitor services to meet the needs of individuals with significant mental health and concurrent substance-use concerns following Recovery Principles. The RPN must be able to function independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team and work cooperatively with multiple service providers. This position requires travel throughout the catchment area (Grey and Bruce Counties) to deliver programs and to meet the needs of clients. Responsibility for a case management caseload is required. This position is initially targeted to work in our Assertive Community Treatment Team, as an Addictions Specialist, with the understanding that the RPN is a member of Outpatient Mental Health Services and as such may be assigned to another program as needed.
Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
Minimum two years’ experience working in a multidisciplinary team in outpatient mental health setting serving the SMI client population
Experience in Crisis Intervention / emergency psychiatry and working with community agencies
Experience working with individuals with substance-use and/or concurrent disorders
Completion of a Psychiatric Nursing education program
Psychosocial and mental status assessment skills
Familiarity with principles and practice of the Recovery Model as well as case management, rehabilitation and the ACT model for persons with serious mental illness
Knowledge and experience in substance-use assessment, harm reduction, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention planning
Ability to provide a wide range of counselling, support, advocacy and education services to family members and others of significance in the client’s life
Ability to communicate positively and professionally with family members, community providers and physicians
Knowledge of DSM-5 and Mental Health Act
Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team with shared responsibilities
Knowledge of medication side effects and coping strategies
Ability to co-ordinate multiple interests to provide quality patient care
Ability to solve problems and make effective decisions during highly stressful and potentially violent emergency situations
Experience in medication delivery
Willingness to learn new concepts and integrate them into practice
Ability to work all shifts including evenings and weekends
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 setting