STATUS: FULL TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE AUGUST 2027)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $37.071 – $38.157
Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions, the RPN will implement and monitor services to meet the needs of individuals with significant mental health and addiction issues 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 is part of the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine clinic and requires travel throughout the catchment area (Grey and Bruce Counties) to deliver programs in conjunction with the Supportive Outreach Service (SOS) and to meet the needs of clients. This position is initially targeted to work in our RAAM team with the understanding that the RPN is a member of the Mental Health and Addictions Department and as such may be assigned to another program as needed.
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 as well as case management and rehabilitation
Extensive 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
Experience in medication delivery, administration and monitoring
Ability to provide a wide range of counselling, support,
advocacy and education services to clients, their family members and others of significance in the client’s life
Ability to communicate positively and professionally with family members, community providers and physicians
Minimum two years’ experience working in a multidisciplinary team in outpatient mental health and/or addiction services
Knowledge of DSM-V and Mental Health Act
Extensive traveling required – Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle
Ability to work closely as a member of a team and share responsibilities
Knowledge of medication side effects and coping strategies
Ability to co-ordinate multiple interests to provide quality patient care
Ability to problem solve and make effective decisions during highly stressful and potentially violent emergency situations
Willingness to learn new concepts and integrate them into practice
Two years recent experience working with significant mental health issues population
Ability to work all shifts
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
📌 RN/RPN Mental Health (Owen Sound)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound
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