RPN, Withdrawal Management

RPN, Withdrawal Management (Job ID: 7666)

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Position Vacancy: Mental Health & Addictions Program - Withdrawal Management Centre

Position: Unscheduled Part Time Registered Practical Nurse

Posting Period: November 9 - November 14

Hours of Work: DAYS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

At Waterloo Regional Health Network, we work with the communities we serve towards life-long health and well-being for all. We exist to provide exceptional care through inspired people, one patient at a time. Our Mental Health & Addictions Program strives to deliver exceptional patient experience, excellent patient access, and engaged staff. If you are a Registered Practical Nurse, we would like you to become a part of our Withdrawal Management Centre team.

• Offer person‑centred care, guided by recovery principles, the RPN promotes healing and recovery, while instilling hope through demonstrating the values of the Mental Health and Addictions Program.
• The RPN will provide clinical assessment and addictions and mental health nursing care for a patient population that includes individuals with complex chronic addictions as well as those individuals with severe mental illness and medical complications.
• Nursing care is provided in accordance with the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CNA). This position requires that the RPN work as a member of an interprofessional clinical team
• Participates in service committees and quality improvement initiatives as required
• Engages in professional development and continuing education
• Assists with program development and evaluation as required
• Participates in team building, service development and improvement activities striving to contribute to a healthy workplace environment

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Practices in accordance with practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Canadian Standards of Mental Health Nursing, and Withdrawal Management Standards of Ontario.
• Minimum 3-5 years nursing experience required. 3 years’ experience in mental health and addictions required and addictions/concurrent disorder specific training is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of psychotropic medication and related side effects required
• Demonstrated understanding of addictions, concurrent disorders and Recovery models required
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Privacy Act, Health Care Consent Act, and other relevant legislation required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and resolve issues with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Grand River Hospital Mental Health & Addiction Program comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety
• Demonstrated skills in crisis assessment, intervention, de‑escalation and motivational interviewing required
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and community service providers required
• Demonstrated ability to provide in depth mental health/addictions assessments, risk assessments, mental status examinations, and development of crisis, and discharge plans required
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational, time-management, prioritization and problem-solving abilities
• Proven to have strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency