DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONSPOSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUNDUNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICESTATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE MARCH 2028)REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENTWAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157Reporting to the Manager of Outpatient Mental Health and Addictions Services, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will implement services meeting the needs of individuals with Mental Health and Addiction illnesses utilizing Recovery Principles. The RPN must be able to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team working collaboratively with multiple services. This position may require travel within the counties of Grey and Bruce. The main responsibility is to the Community Treatment Order Program with the understanding the RPN may be deployed to support other Mental Health Teams within Brightshores Health System, as required. In keeping with a client-focused philosophy, the functions of this role are to assist our clients and your co-workers in achieving positive outcomes in a protected and therapeutic environment.While the successful candidate will have the option to select 2 preferred sites, it is understood that travel may be required to all sites in the corporation.QUALIFICATIONSRequired:Current Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibilityCertificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized Community CollegeRecent psychiatric nursing experience, working with Community Treatment Orders, within the past three yearsWorking knowledge of Mental Health Act, Substitute Decision Makers Act,



HCCA and the DSM-IV-RDemonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial and psychiatric assessment including a risk assessmentKnowledge of community resources and navigation of broader mental health systemDemonstrates an ability to think critically and respond effectively to emergent situationsAbility to provide a brief solution-focused therapy modality as well as support, advocacy and education services to patients and as needed to their support person(s)Valid CPI trainingExperience in medication administrationExcellent leadership, problem solving, decision making, organizational and patient assessment skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills demonstratedPlan, develop and conduct inpatient groupsAbility to work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team settingAbility to work all shifts, weekends and holidaysCommitment to continuing educationRecent satisfactory performance and attendance recordsDemonstrate, 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 AccountabilityAdvocates 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 attitudesComply 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 & Addictions 493-26 (Owen Sound)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound