Job Description:
Reporting to the Nursing Manager, the Registered Nursing position will be responsible of coordinating and delivering nursing care associated within a clinic or hospital setting. They will provide support and education to clients, families and others during all phases of treatment and recovery. This role will also be responsible for providing crisis intervention (clients and public), client behaviour management and supportive counselling skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Delivering client care according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice in an inter-professional shared care case management model
- Reporting to the Nursing Manager, providing ongoing client care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning implementation and evaluation.
- Formulating and implementing client care plans.
- Safely implementing physicians orders.
- Administering medications to clients.
- Maintaining current progress records on clients according to legal and ethical standards.
- Orientating, facilitating and reinforcing clients involvement in addiction treatment.
- Decide and initiate on course of action in case of medical emergencies
- Providing supportive counselling to clients, families and/or significant others on typical recovery issues.
- Maintain a therapeutic environment on the unit conducive to the client learning productive patterns of living.
- Providing ongoing health teaching to clients in relation to common health problems and the clients maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Co-ordinate individual client appointments and referrals.
- Actively participate with team members in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the client and his care.
- Assisting the public with crisis intervention and information on addiction.
- Perform other duties as outlined on shift duty lists and as assigned by the Manager of Nursing and Patient Care.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Mental Health Certificate an asset
- Medication Administration Certificate required
- RNAO membership recommended
- BCLS required
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Addiction experience preferred
- Must be able to work independently as well as supervise others
Employee Benefits and Perks:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through LifeWorks
- Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
- Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
- Remote or hybrid work models for eligible employees
- Perks and discounts with Perkopolis entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
- Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program
- Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
- Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare
EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.
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