Registered Nurse, Nursing Resource Team

Job Number: J0822-1137 Job Title: Registered Nurse, Nursing Resource Team Job Type: Perm F/T City, Province, Country: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Job Category: Nursing Open Positions: 2 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. Position Summary As a Registered Nurse on our Nursing Resource Team, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary 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! Internal applications for positions within a bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of this position being posted to have seniority considered. What you'll be doing • Provide nursing care to patients with addictions and/or a variety of mental health diagnoses • Contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to CNO standards, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and diversified patient populations • Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments • Ensure necessary clinical assessments are initiated following admission and at various other times • Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate • Act as a preceptor, mentor, coach, or resource nurse as appropriate • Participate in clinical discussions, team meetings, and patient/family conferences • Accept changing work assignments across the Health Centre as required and directed by supervisor and/or delegate What we're looking for • Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the CNO, in good standing • BScN preferred • CPMHN (C) would be an asset • Experience working with patients who have a broad range of addiction and psychiatric diagnoses preferred • Strong interpersonal skills and respectful communication style with patients, families and staff • Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, and community mental health resources • BCLS Level C for Healthcare Providers or equivalent • Experience with group facilitation • Sound clinical judgment based on current best practices, and patient centered care • Applied understanding of the Stages of Change Model, Mental Status Exam, and Crisis management • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Computer proficiency with Word, Outlook • Flexibility with respect to work schedule • The following would be assets: o Knowledge of CBT/DBT o Understanding of the addicted patient population, treatment methodologies, and medications o Previous training in boundaries and suicide awareness o Experience with any eMR 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.