Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and center of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Registered Practical Nurse working in the North Wellington Crisis Role, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

In this role you will drive daily, from location to location, using your personal vehicle, therefore requiring you to possess a valid driver’s license and proof of business class insurance.

Hours: Monday to Friday, alternating weeks working 0800-1600 & 1100-1800

Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered in the selection process.

This position is temporary full time posting to cover a 12 month leave.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide nursing assessments, within the North Wellington area, to clients with addiction and/or a variety of mental health diagnoses
• Contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to the CNO standards, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and diversified patient populations
• Complete clinical and risk assessments on an on-going basis, and manage aggressive behaviour through non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Manage client care plan, adapting care to individual client needs
• Deliver competent, holistic care addressing the bio-psycho-social and spiritual needs of clients, their families, the community and co-workers
• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate
• Contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to CNO standards, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and diversified patient populations

What we’re looking for:

• Licensed as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Mental Health Nursing certificate preferred
• 2+ years recent experience in Emergency Mental Health/Acute Assessment preferred
• Strong assessment skills
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Act and community mental health resources
• Proven excellence in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and organizational skills
• Proven ability and skill in working independently and as a part of an innovative interdisciplinary team
• CPR/Basic rescuer
• Ability to prioritize and function effectively in a demanding and challenging environment
• Highly skilled in assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, suicide prevention, and the management of aggressive behaviour
• Current knowledge and experience specific to emergency mental health and crisis intervention and concurrent disorders
• Knowledge and experience using CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing techniques
• Valid driver’s license, business class insurance and own vehicle for travelling between sites

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why Work for Us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous