JOB OPPORTUNITY

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities Reporting to the Nursing Supervisor/Nurse Practitioner your duties and responsibilities include the ability and commitment to safely implement all in-scope aspects of evidence based nursing care, services and supports in alignment with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Professional Standards and organizational values and priorities.

Required Skills/Attributes:

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and  competency in assessing, monitoring, and documenting of:

·         Behaviours associated with Mental health and substance-related disorders;

·         Trauma-responsive behaviours;

·         Mental status and physical health status;

·         Client response to pharmaceutical interventions;

Demonstrates motivation to develop knowledge and skills required to provide care in alignment with the treatment modalities employed at the agency.

Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and a strong willingness, readiness and ability to work rotating shifts and weekends;

Demonstrates a passion for providing care to people struggling with mental and substance use disorders;

Possesses an excellent sense of humour and demonstrates ability to remain calm and in control under potentially stressful situations;

Demonstrates good knowledge of Harm Reduction and Recovery Models of Care;

Demonstrates strong problem-solving, organization skills and ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team and independently;

Demonstrates sound knowledge of therapeutic communication and counseling with a clear ability to apply that knowledge to practice;

Demonstrates ability to provide effective services to clients/patients in both English and French.

Possesses capacity to safely and effectively carry out all essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required Qualifications:

Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO);

Current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate;

Nursing experience within a specialized mental health & substance use /concurrent disorders setting;

Computer literacy: Experience with data entry, Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Records and Electronic Medication Management.

Full vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on legitimate medical grounds pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

In addition to the foregoing, preference may be given to candidates who also possess one or more of the following:

Current CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or in pursuit thereof;

Current certification and/or experience in the use of telemedicine (OTN) equipment;

One year, preferably two years nursing experience within a specialized mental health & substance use /concurrent disorders setting;

CAMH – U of T Concurrent Disorders Certificate of Completion;

CPI or equivalent Certificate of Completion: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention;

Individuals who are Indigenous, or Métis;

Individuals who have lived experience in Mental Health and Addictions .

Wages and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Please send a resumé and cover letter to Sylvie Dicaire, Executive Associate at: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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