New Graduate Guarantee Opportunities for Registered Practical Nurses

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Registered Practical Nurse participating in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee program, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What you’ll be doing:

• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, deliver comprehensive clinical and mental health assessments, care planning, quality patient care and education as well as discharge planning
• Contribute to program development to enhance and support patient care
• Provide care and comfort measures; monitor and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic efforts, while continually monitoring patient’s response to treatment
• Document and communicate patient’s beliefs, values and wishes, keeping in mind respect for others and legal, ethical and professional boundaries
• Maximize the patient’s participation and control in their own treatment, providing information and support for decision-making
• Maintain awareness and demonstrate sensitivity to culture, situation and family dynamics
• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments accurately and safely according to policy and procedure, monitoring the patient for difficulties, therapeutic responses, untoward effects and reactions and reporting effects to a physician or clinical manager
• Ensure post-discharge follow-up is in place, accessible and has been understood by the patient
• Complete documentation according to professional standards, the principles of clear communication and Homewood policy and procedures
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) efforts to improve safety, knowledge, skills, competency, communication and problem solving
• Participate in committees and task forces within the health centre

What we’re looking for:

• Practical Nursing Diploma
• Recently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (within the last 12 months) or about to be registered as an RRN
• Current BCLS certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and active listener
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong physical assessment skills and demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of the healthcare system and the services available for the treatment of mental health and addiction
• Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset

The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for this position is $36.62 hourly , in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization. Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.