Original job description
Concurrent Disorders
Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON
Full Time
Salary Range: $39.96 - $40.37 /hour
Anticipated Scheduled Start Date - January 11, 2027
St. Joseph’s Health Care is willing to consider applicants who are eligible for Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). This program provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible RPNs/RNs/ Nurse Practitioners in exchange for a two-year full-time commitment. To learn more about the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), please visit www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses.
Parkwood Institute, Mental Health is an organization that provides specialized mental health care to individuals living with mental illnesses on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. In addition to providing direct care to individuals living with mental illness, the organization is also actively involved in the education of future clinicians and in advancing the research knowledge base. Our work is guided by a recovery-oriented philosophy of care as well as the utilization of treatment and rehabilitation interventions that are based on the best available evidence of their effectiveness to assist individuals in pursuing their life goals. We believe in supporting both the individual and their family/friends throughout their recovery journey.
The Concurrent Disorders Program (CDP) provides outpatient services to adult clients requiring tertiary level care. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive support/rehabilitation/treatment to clients with serious mental illness and substance abuse disorder using the principles of client centered care within the context of an interprofessional team approach, and frequently in conjunction with community partners.
It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.
Essential Qualifications
Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Valid CPR certificate
Successful completion of a nursing competency test
Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration
Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
Experience and knowledge of the special needs and nursing care needs of clients with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorder
Strong working knowledge of mental health legislation
Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
Ability to coordinate care collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team members as well as to function independently
Ability to relate therapeutically with clients
Demonstrated skills in effectively responding to psychiatric and physical emergencies and/or crisis situations
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated flexibility and strong organizational skills
Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position
Extensive Travel within the catchment area is required
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in French would be an asset
Knowledge, skills, and experience in working with clients with addictions
Recent experience working in mental health
Recent experiencing working in the community
Completion of courses in psychiatric nursing
Teaching and Research
St. Joseph's Health Care London, through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College, is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Josephs, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties.
Immunization Requirements
Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing
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Responsibilities
Provide outpatient treatment, rehabilitation, and support to adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Coordinate and deliver client-centered care with an interprofessional team and community partners, supporting clients’ recovery goals.
Requirements
Requires current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, a valid CPR certificate, and successful completion of a nursing competency test. Candidates need experience or knowledge in mental health and substance use care, medication administration, mental health legislation, crisis response, and collaborative care; extensive travel within the catchment area is required.
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Pharmacology
- Mental Health Nursing
- Substance Use Disorder Care
- Therapeutic Client Relationships
- Crisis Response
- Psychiatric Emergency Response
- Physical Emergency Response
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Coordination
- Client-Centered Care
- Communication
- Organization
- Flexibility
- Mental Health Legislation
- Safety Culture
Benefits
- Community Commitment Program for Nurses Grant Funding
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Education
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- CPR
- Nursing Competency Test
- Pharmacology
- Medication Administration
- Concurrent Disorders
- Mental Health
- Substance Use Disorder
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Outpatient Care
- Client-Centered Care
- Recovery-Oriented Care
- Rehabilitation
- Interprofessional Team
- Community Partners
- Mental Health Legislation
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychiatric Emergencies
- Physical Emergencies
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Safety Culture
- Teaching
- Research
- Immunization
- Tuberculosis Skin Testing
- Community Commitment Program for Nurses
