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CMHA Durham

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - CASUAL/RELIEF

Oshawa, ON, L1G 1A5, Canada

Job type: Part-time

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Responsibilities

The Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care and clinical support to individuals in treatment and transitional beds, focusing on stabilization, recovery, and medication management. They work within an interdisciplinary team to perform assessments, monitor health status, and facilitate safe transitions to community-based services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or Degree and possess a license in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A minimum of two years of related mental health experience is required, along with valid First Aid/CPR certification.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

professional certificate

Working hours

35 hours per week

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Nursing care
Mental health assessment
Substance use support
Medication management
Crisis intervention
De-escalation
Recovery planning
Venipuncture
Wound care
Clinical documentation
Trauma-informed care
Harm reduction
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient advocacy
Health screening

Benefits

Health benefits
Vacation
Wellness time
Meditation app memberships

Pay amount

$54,943

Pay currency

CAD

Pay period

YEAR

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Keywords

Registered Practical Nurse
Mental Health
Addictions
Withdrawal Management
Clinical Assessment
Medication Administration
Trauma-Informed Care
Harm Reduction
Recovery Model
Crisis Intervention
Nursing Care
Interdisciplinary Team
College of Nurses of Ontario
Psychotropic Medications
Electronic Medical Records
Patient Safety
Infection Prevention and Control
Case Management
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Primary Healthcare

Original job description

Who We Are:

Canadian Mental Health Association Durham is an integrated community mental health and primary care hub that has been providing mental health services to Durham Region for over 60 years.

During that time, it has evolved to provide a broad range of services to individuals and their families experiencing mental health challenges, from information and education to case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, housing and primary healthcare. These services are provided through inter-professional teams focused on providing clinically based services that, in addition to dealing with client mental health issues, address social determinants of health using the recovery model.

Overview of the Role:

Reporting to the HART Hub Lead, The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides nursing care and clinical support to individuals residing in Treatment and Transitional Beds and may be required to assist with Withdrawal Management Beds under the clinical oversight and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The RPN works within an interdisciplinary team to support stabilization, recovery, medication management, withdrawal support, and safe transitions to community-based services. Care is delivered using trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and harm-reduction approaches.

Location: HART Hub employees may begin work at 60 Bond St. West, and will move to the designated HART Hub location in Oshawa at a later date.

Hiring for Multiple Positions. This position will have varying shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct Client Care

Participates to full scope of a Registered Practical Nurse, as a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team providing nursing services for all clients.
Provides nursing care to individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges in treatment, transitional, and withdrawal management settings.
Completes nursing assessments, health screenings, and ongoing monitoring of physical and mental health status within RPN scope of practice
Administers medications (oral, injectable, PRN) in accordance with prescribe orders, organizational policies
Supports a team-based response to medical and psychiatric emergencies, including crisis intervention and de-escalation
Supports clients through stabilization, withdrawal management, recovery planning, and transitions to ongoing treatment or community support
Promotes comfort, safety, hydration, nutrition, and rest during withdrawal in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Performs comprehensive assessments and comprehensive mental health and addictions assessments
Assessments are holistic and include relevant medical, psychiatric and social domains
Contributes to an integrated, comprehensive care plan that reflect the client’s goals and aligns with program aims
Provides care, information and resources regarding prevention, healthier behaviours, chronic disease management and end of life planning to reduce harm whenever possible
Performs venipuncture and wound care
Manages multiple nursing interventions simultaneously in rapidly changing situations
Implements plans of care for highly complex clients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team at HART Hub

Recovery Planning and Advocacy:

Facilitates access to mental health and addictions services including diagnosis, treatment, counselling (individual, group), and ongoing evaluation.
Educates clients on their medication, including side effects, drug/alcohol interactions to foster adherence
Advocates for program and system processes that reflect the needs and desired outcomes for clients

Documentation and Communication:

Documents client contact using clinical methods and within predetermined time frames in accordance with CMHA Durham policies and procedures, and the College of Nurses
Participates in effective client transitions and rounds to ensure client care is seamless

Team Collaboration and Crisis Support:

Exchanges and/or transfers new knowledge about evidenced-based practices within the team
Assists in the development and revision of policies and guidelines related to health care
Provides linkages to other health care professionals and community services as needed
Assesses the significance of changes in the clients’ clinical status and intervenes, when necessary, to minimize risk to client and employees

Client Safety:

Adheres to CMHA Durham client safety programs including program policies as well as infection prevention and control (IPAC) procedures
In partnership with clients, family members, and fellow employees, maintains open lines of communication to assist the organization in identifying and achieving quality outcomes for client safety
Reports on client safety incidents and suggested improvements to manager or delegate.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Attends, participates in team meetings and all employee meetings
Participate in organizational quality improvement activities, e.g. accreditation projects, committee work, special events
Participates in quality improvement activities at the team/program level
Participation in external committees as required
Participates in assisting with higher acuity clients with oversight of the RN

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.

Effort:

Sits stands and walks daily to perform the duties of the job
Concentration, attentiveness, and critical thinking is required daily to assess clients, administer medications/injections, attend meetings, develop care plans, prepare documents, listen to clients, use nursing equipment, as well as may lift walkers or push wheelchairs as needed
Committed to self-care to maintain therapeutic competencies
Resolves conflicts, problem solves, facilitates meetings, attend meetings, manages caseloads, prepares documents, etc.

Risk Management:

Minimizes risks adhering to CMHA Durham Policies and Procedures identifying, assessing, evaluating and controlling risks ensuring well-being of employees and clients

Qualifications:

Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or Degree and a minimum of two years related mental health experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
License in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Membership with Registered Practical Nurses Association
Valid First Aid/CPR and/or Basic Life Support required
Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Internal agency and other related legislation in Ontario
Sound knowledge of psychotropic medications including usage and potential side effects
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships clients, community, partners, employees and always represent the agency in a professional manner
Ability to acquire and utilize community resources effectively to meet client’s needs
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and ability to formally present information to individuals or groups to develop, implement and monitor nursing care plans and attend meetings
Ability to resolve complex client problems to ensure a high standard of nursing service
Excellent assessment and organizational skills
Flexibility to adapt to change
Ability to work independently when necessary
Ability to think critically and creatively
Ability to make accurate nursing assessments and implement best practices
Valid Ontario Driver’s license, access to a dependable vehicle in safe working order and appropriate insurance coverage considered an asset
Knowledge of MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), internet and electronic medical records system
Ability to work a variable schedule which may include evenings and weekends as required
Able to integrate CMHA Durham’s philosophy of being a “welcoming organization” into everyday practice
Ability to adapt to change and navigate through ambiguous situations
Project management skills
Knowledge of Indigenous communities and cultural practices (preferred).
Intermediate proficiency in French considered an asset.
Work outside of normal business hours as required

Working Conditions:

Works on site in within the HART Hub program
Exposure to hazards such as blood/bodily fluids and cleaning fluids
Some exposure to hazards such as needles, medications, etc.
Exposure to psychiatric behaviors that may be considered offensive (abusive/irate clients), deadlines, multiple demands, distractions/Interruptions
Some exposure to hazards (smoke)

What We Offer:

CMHA Durham is a non-profit community-based organization that believes that mental and physical health care is for everyone regardless of class, race, sexuality, gender, age, faith, or ability. With a flexible working model (within reasonable parameters of the program), memberships to meditation apps, competitive vacation, wellness time and 100% employer paid health benefits, work-life balance is not only encouraged but expected. Our Monday – Friday work week has 35 hours for most positions and everyone gets their birthday off with pay.

Read more about us at CMHADurham.org/getinvolved.

CMHA Durham endorses the principles of workforce diversity and does not use AI algorithms or automated decision-making in the recruitment process. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please advise us if you require any level of accommodation; we are here to help and support you.

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