DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESPOSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUNDUNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICESTATUS: FULL-TIMEREASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENTWAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157Reporting 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 NursesMinimum two years' experience working in a multidisciplinary team in outpatient mental health setting serving the SMI client populationExperience in Crisis Intervention / emergency psychiatry and working with community agenciesExperience working with individuals with substance-use and/or concurrent disordersCompletion of a Psychiatric Nursing education programPsychosocial and mental status assessment skillsFamiliarity with principles and practice of the Recovery Model as well as case management,



rehabilitation and the ACT model for persons with serious mental illnessKnowledge and experience in substance-use assessment, harm reduction, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention planningAbility to provide a wide range of counselling, support, advocacy and education services to family members and others of significance in the client's lifeAbility to communicate positively and professionally with family members, community providers and physiciansKnowledge of DSM-5 and Mental Health ActValid Ontario driver's license and reliable vehicleAbility to work independently, as well as a member of a team with shared responsibilitiesKnowledge of medication side effects and coping strategiesAbility to co-ordinate multiple interests to provide quality patient careAbility to solve problems and make effective decisions during highly stressful and potentially violent emergency situationsExperience in medication deliveryWillingness to learn new concepts and integrate them into practiceAbility to work all shifts including evenings and weekendsRecent 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 protected and healthy work environment

📌 Registered Practical Nurse – Outpatient Mental Health Services 514-26 (Owen Sound)
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