Mental Health and Addictions Registered Practical Nurse (Full-time Permanent)

Lake of the Woods District Hospital

$77K — $82K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Specialized training or certification in concurrent disorders preferred
  • Firm understanding of concurrent disorders and associated treatment modalities
  • Experience in assessment, treatment & rehabilitation, crisis management, and advocacy
  • Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and community organizations
  • Advanced reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

  • Provide general nursing care as part of nursing and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ensure client needs are met in Mental Health and Addictions programs
  • Participate in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation processes
  • Engage in crisis management and advocacy efforts
  • Collaborate with community organizations to enhance client support
  • Maintain documentation and records of nursing care
  • Adapt to flexible hours and rotating shifts as needed

Benefits

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Continuing education to enhance skills
  • Potential for applying to other comparable positions
  • Flexible working conditions including shift variations
  • Joining a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
Full Job Description
Competition Number



Job Type

Full-time Permanent

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

RPN

Department

Mental Health and Addictions

Salary

$37.4581 to $39.7287 per hour

As per CUPE LOCAL 1781 Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Ongoing until filled

Description

This role is responsible for providing general nursing care while functioning as a member of both nursing and multi-disciplinary teams within the Mental Health and Addictions portfolio, including Morningstar Centre and Rapid Access Addition Medicine (RAAM) programs and ensuring client needs are met.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. We cannot make any promises, but we will consider your qualifications and the potential you bring. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Qualifications

  • Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Specialized training or certification in concurrent disorders preferred
  • Firm understanding of concurrent disorders and associated treatment modalities
  • Knowledge, skills and experience in assessment, treatment & rehabilitation, crisis management, advocacy and principles of PSR
  • Ability to work as a team and collaborate with others including members from other community organizations
  • Advanced skills in reasoning, problem solving, decision-making and workload organization
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Previous experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Valid Ontario Driver's License
  • Access to a reliable vehicle and acceptable insurance
  • Must have demonstrated regular attendance at work
  • Required to work flexible hours and rotating shift
  • Reliable attendance record


Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393

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