Registered Practical Nurse - Permanent Part-Time

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) The Canadian Mental Health Association – Cochrane Timiskaming Branch is currently recruiting a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the Recovery Centre in Kirkland Lake. In keeping with the Mission, Vision, Values of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Cochrane Timiskaming Branch (CMHA-CT), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a member of a multidisciplinary team and plays a key role in the coordination and delivery of nursing services for clients who are affected by addictions and serious mental illness. The Nurse recognizes and respects the individuality and uniqueness of each client, including their needs, values, beliefs, and choices. Qualifications: 1. Registered Practical Nurse diploma; 2. Minimum of three years’ related mental health experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; 3. Membership/registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario; 4. RPN: Medication Administration Course including IM Injections; 5. Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Nursing Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Community Treatment Orders, and other related legislation in Ontario; 6. Sound knowledge of psychotropic medications including usage and potential side effects; 7. Demonstrated critical thinking skills including strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills; 8. Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; 9. Ability to manage crises in an effective, professional manner; 10. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced, often pressured, environment; 11. Valid driver’s license from the province of Ontario and use of a reliable vehicle for work purposes; 12. The ability to provide services according to a work schedule determined by the employer and according to the needs of the individuals served. CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming actively seeks candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled. CMHA-CT offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including the HOOPP pension plan and most importantly, CMHA-CT offers a fulfilling career working with a dynamic team, supporting and caring for others.

The Registered Practical Nurse will coordinate and deliver nursing services as part of a multidisciplinary team for clients with addictions and mental illness. They are responsible for providing care that respects individual client needs, values, and choices.

Candidates must hold a Registered Practical Nurse diploma and maintain active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A minimum of three years of mental health experience and proficiency in medication administration are required.

• Competitive salaries • Comprehensive benefits package • HOOPP pension plan

• Soins cliniquesSouhaitée
• Résolution de problèmesSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée

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• Nursing
• Medication administration
• Mental health support
• Addiction support
• Critical thinking
• Clinical judgment
• Problem-solving
• Crisis management
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Documentation
• Patient care
• Professionalism
• Valid Driver's License
• Mental Health
• Critical Thinking
• Intravenous Therapy
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Legislation
• Medication Administration
• Mental Diseases
• Coordinating
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Mental Health Act

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine