Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre 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 participating in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee program, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs 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!

What you’ll be doing:

• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, deliver comprehensive clinical and mental health assessments, care planning, quality patient care and education as well as discharge planning

• Contribute to program development to enhance and support patient care

• Provide care and comfort measures; monitor and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic efforts, while continually monitoring patient’s response to treatment

• Document and communicate patient’s beliefs, values and wishes, keeping in mind respect for others and legal, ethical and professional boundaries

• Maximize the patient’s participation and control in their own treatment, providing information and support for decision-making

• Maintain awareness and demonstrate sensitivity to culture, situation and family dynamics

• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments accurately and safely according to policy and procedure, monitoring the patient for difficulties, therapeutic responses, untoward effects and reactions and reporting effects to a physician or clinical manager

• Ensure post-discharge follow-up is in place, accessible and has been understood by the patient

• Complete documentation according to professional standards, the principles of clear communication and Homewood policy and procedures

• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) efforts to improve safety, knowledge, skills, competency, communication and problem solving

• Participate in committees and task forces within the health centre

What we’re looking for:

• Practical Nursing Diploma
• Recently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (within the last 12 months) or about to be registered as an RRN
• Current BCLS certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and active listener
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong physical assessment skills and demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of the healthcare system and the services available for the treatment of mental health and addiction
• Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset

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 with 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 communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.