Registered Practical Nurse – Outpatient Mental Health Services #406-26

Categories: Nursing|Service Location(s): Owen Sound Types: Full Time DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU SERVICE STATUS: FULL-TIME REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $37.071 – $38.157 Reporting to the Manager of the Crisis Team, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide comprehensive mental health assessment and case coordination service to persons that are experiencing a psychosocial crisis or psychiatric emergency, have been recently discharged from the inpatient MH unit or being connected to the Urgent Clinic. This incumbent will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of community resources, family, hospital and social systems to collaborate with team members on appropriate responses and intervention to support individuals and their families. This position is initially targeted to work with our Community Crisis Team with the understanding that the RPN is a member of Outpatient Mental Health Services and as such may be transferred to another program as needed. Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized Community College Experience in working with individuals in a psychosocial crisis or psychiatric emergency and working with community agencies 3 years working with persons with a Serious Mental Illness Psycho/social and mental status assessment skills Current CPI Certification or willingness to take training Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Health Care and Consent Act and Substitute Decision Makers Act, Child and Family Services ACT, DSM- IV (R) is essential Ability to communicate positively and professionally with family members, community providers and physicians utilizing telecommunications systems and face to face skills. Ability to respond and prioritize multiple departmental requests to provide quality client centered care Ability to problem solve and make effective decisions in a fast paced, stressful emergent environment Ability to engage patients using knowledge and skills related to motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural and brief solution focused therapies Ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patient and /or family to develop care planning for patients with complex treatment needs Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

The RPN provides comprehensive mental health assessments and case coordination for individuals in psychosocial crisis or psychiatric emergencies. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community resources to develop and implement care plans for patients with complex treatment needs.

Requires current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing. Candidates must have 3 years of experience working with persons with Serious Mental Illness and knowledge of relevant health and mental health legislation.

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• Mental Health Assessment
• Case Coordination
• Psychosocial Crisis Intervention
• Psychiatric Emergency Response
• Motivational Interviewing
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Brief Solution Focused Therapy
• Care Planning
• Patient Safety
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Professional Communication

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

4 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level