Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) PT

Job summary

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering nursing care within a residential treatment setting, including assessment, planning, and implementation of care plans. They also provide crisis intervention, medication administration, and supportive counselling to clients and their families.

Job details

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are. EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians. Learn more at ehncanada.com Be part of the work that’s changing lives. Position Summary: Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for coordinating and delivering nursing care associated within a residential care setting. They will provide support and education to clients, families and others during all phases of treatment and recovery. This role will also be responsible for providing crisis intervention (clients and public), client behaviour management and supportive counselling skills within their scope of practice. Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Delivering client care according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice. 2. Providing ongoing client care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning implementation and evaluation. 3. Formulating and implementing client care plans. 4. Safely implementing physician’s orders. 5. Administering medications to clients. 6. Maintaining current progress records on clients according to legal and ethical standards. 7. Orientating, facilitating and reinforcing client’s involvement in addiction treatment. 8. Decide and initiate on course of action in case of medical emergencies 9. Providing supportive counselling to clients, families and/or significant others on typical recovery issues. 10. Maintain a therapeutic environment on the unit conducive to the client learning productive patterns of living. 11. Providing ongoing health teaching to clients in relation to common health problems and the clients maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 12. Co-ordinate individual client appointments and referrals. 13. Actively participate with team members in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the client and his care. 14. Assisting the public with crisis intervention and information on addiction. 15. Perform other duties as outlined on shift duty lists and as assigned by the Manager of Nursing and Patient Care. 16. Other duties as assigned Employee Benefits and Perks: * Comprehensive benefits package including a yearly allowance of $2,000 for mental health and addiction services, plus $600 for various paramedical services (e.g., massage, physiotherapy) * 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health * Competitive paid time off, with an extra paid day off for your birthday, offered to eligible employees * Float Days and Recognized Statutory Holidays, providing additional flexibility and time off for eligible employees * Access to in-house fitness facilities or discounted gym memberships * Exclusive discounts through Perkopolis on entertainment, insurance, and more * Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Education Support Assistance program * Supportive relocation opportunities due to our nationwide presence * Defined Benefit pension plan with up to a 4% employer contribution * Maternity and parental leave top-up * Discounts available at Kids & Co. Daycare. 1. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position by analyzing application materials and generating recommendations to support human decision-making. EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources. #INDNS

What you’ll do

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering nursing care within a residential treatment setting, including assessment, planning, and implementation of care plans. They also provide crisis intervention, medication administration, and supportive counselling to clients and their families.

Requirements

The candidate must be a Registered Practical Nurse capable of delivering care according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice. They are expected to manage medical emergencies, maintain clinical records, and facilitate client involvement in addiction treatment programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package • Mental health and addiction services allowance • Paramedical services allowance • Employee assistance program • Paid time off • Birthday paid day off • Float days • Statutory holidays • Fitness facilities access • Discounted gym memberships • Entertainment and insurance discounts • Education support assistance • Relocation opportunities • Defined benefit pension plan • Maternity and parental leave top-up • Daycare discounts

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing care
• Crisis intervention
• Client assessment
• Care planning
• Medication administration
• Addiction treatment
• Supportive counselling
• Behaviour management
• Health teaching
• Patient documentation
• Medical emergency response
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Employment Equity
• Time Off Management
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Compassion
• Planning
• Private Networks
• Physical Therapy
• Nursing Process
• Artificial Intelligence
• Teaching
• Mental Health
• Management
• Decision Making
• Computerized Physician Order Entry
• Crisis Intervention
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health Impact Assessments
• Medication Administration
• Nursing Care
• Nursing Practices
• Nursing
• Coordinating
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses