DEPARTMENT: QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: ONA STATUS: FULL- TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE NOVEMBER 2027) REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $45.33 - $64.87Reporting to the Director Quality and Safety, the Nurse Clinician with expertise in Mental Health and Addictions will support Brightshores and inpatient and outpatient Mental Health and Addictions program and partners by providing staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent, and leader. The Clinician champions the recovery model and fosters adoption amongst staff in the mental health programs.The Nurse Clinician supports the development of the all clinical staff and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidenced based nursing practice. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development. The Nurse Clinician will work in collaboration with the Director/Managers of Mental Health and Addictions.Skills/Abilities/QualificationsRequiredMaster's Degree in Nursing or related Education/Health Sciences/AdministrationCurrent Registration as an RN from the College of Nurses of OntarioPsychiatric Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Specialty CertificationA minimum of five (5) years recent clinical related experience in Mental HealthA minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in teaching, demonstrating a knowledge of the principles of adult learning including adult education program planning, development, delivery and evaluationComprehensive knowledge of nursing science theory,



and practice within a patient and family centered model of careComprehensive knowledge of the CNO standards for Nursing Practice and expertise in Mental Health care issues including advanced awareness and working knowledge of relevant Mental health and legislation and standards that impact patient careAbility to evaluate relevant research and synthesize information to identify and implement best practicesDemonstrated ability in change management and quality improvement practicesAbility to assume a leadership role in promoting a shared responsibility for professional developmentDemonstrated effective decision making, problem solving and organizational skillsDemonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to network effectively with other disciplines.Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, computer presentation skills and related technologyDemonstrated integrity, initiative and commitment to continuing professional development and 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 protected and healthy work environmentPreferredKnowledge of preferred treatment best practice treatment modalities,: DBT, CBT and motivational interviewingMembership in one of the following professional associations: RNAO

📌 Nurse Clinician, Mental Health & Addictions – Quality & Safety 551-26 (Owen Sound)
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📍 Owen Sound