Homewood Health
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.
We are currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for a part-time position . This role could be perfect for you if you work best in a team-oriented, dynamic work environment and are willing to adapt throughout the developmental stages of this new start-up facility. This means, we need your creativity, flexibility, collaboration, and passion to help develop and deliver high quality, patient-centered care.
What you’ll be doing:
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct health care services to patients presenting with a wide variety of complex addictions and mental health issues. Working within scope of practice, you will perform physical, addiction, and mental status assessments; refer patients to the physician for further examination; and administer prescribed treatments and medications. You will observe, monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress, symptoms, and behavioural changes, and perform a variety of health care interventions. You’ll also provide counselling, education, and support using a motivational and health promotion approach and work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team, the patient, the family, and the community.
Implement the principles and practices of a patient and family centered recovery model in mental health and addictions treatment
Conduct comprehensive mental health and addiction risk assessments, formulate treatment and discharge plans, and provide crisis intervention
Perform detox assessments
Communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care, and prognosis
Assess patients daily for care needs and follow up; consult with doctors and clinical team members about patient care
Collaborate with patients and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for patients, families, and communities
Analyze and synthesize all available information for the development of an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with other care providers, patients, and families
Identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient care.
Conduct day-to-day care delivery to patients and administer medications
Provide nursing intervention as required and determine when health care needs to be escalated to other health professionals
Coordinate referrals to appropriate health resources. Liaise with health practitioners and agencies for the planning and implementation of health care
Advocate for the patient
Perform appropriate clinical monitoring
Evaluate efficacy of care and treatment plans and adjust as necessary
Intervene in emergencies, crises, or violent situations, according to the needs of the patient and family
Document assessments and patient progress, keep records current and complete documentation on time
Mentor and act as a preceptor for students as required
What we are looking for:
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma
Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP)
Completion of Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred
Current First Aid/CPR Certification for health care providers (Level 1 or greater)
Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity, and professional judgment
Ability to work with patients with mental health and substance abuse issues
Knowledge of community, social, and mental health resources
Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques
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 Ravensview requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Homewood Health promotes a fair and competitive compensation model. Pay rates are tailored to reflect differences in operating environments and job requirements. Compensation is influenced by many factors including compensation principles or approach for a role or job function, organizational tenure, experience, qualifications or premium skills, external competitiveness, internal comparability, geography and work performance. Pay range for this position is $34.20- $46.40/hour.
Homewood Ravensview acknowledges with respect the WSÁNEĆ people on whose territory it operates and recognizes that their historical relationship with the land continues to this day.
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.
Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.
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.
We are currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for a part-time position . This role could be perfect for you if you work best in a team-oriented, dynamic work environment and are willing to adapt throughout the developmental stages of this new start-up facility. This means, we need your creativity, flexibility, collaboration, and passion to help develop and deliver high quality, patient-centered care.
What you’ll be doing:
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct health care services to patients presenting with a wide variety of complex addictions and mental health issues. Working within scope of practice, you will perform physical, addiction, and mental status assessments; refer patients to the physician for further examination; and administer prescribed treatments and medications. You will observe, monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress, symptoms, and behavioural changes, and perform a variety of health care interventions. You’ll also provide counselling, education, and support using a motivational and health promotion approach and work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team, the patient, the family, and the community.
Implement the principles and practices of a patient and family centered recovery model in mental health and addictions treatment
Conduct comprehensive mental health and addiction risk assessments, formulate treatment and discharge plans, and provide crisis intervention
Perform detox assessments
Communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care, and prognosis
Assess patients daily for care needs and follow up; consult with doctors and clinical team members about patient care
Collaborate with patients and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for patients, families, and communities
Analyze and synthesize all available information for the development of an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with other care providers, patients, and families
Identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient care.
Conduct day-to-day care delivery to patients and administer medications
Provide nursing intervention as required and determine when health care needs to be escalated to other health professionals
Coordinate referrals to appropriate health resources. Liaise with health practitioners and agencies for the planning and implementation of health care
Advocate for the patient
Perform appropriate clinical monitoring
Evaluate efficacy of care and treatment plans and adjust as necessary
Intervene in emergencies, crises, or violent situations, according to the needs of the patient and family
Document assessments and patient progress, keep records current and complete documentation on time
Mentor and act as a preceptor for students as required
What we are looking for:
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma
Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP)
Completion of Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred
Current First Aid/CPR Certification for health care providers (Level 1 or greater)
Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity, and professional judgment
Ability to work with patients with mental health and substance abuse issues
Knowledge of community, social, and mental health resources
Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques
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 Ravensview requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Homewood Health promotes a fair and competitive compensation model. Pay rates are tailored to reflect differences in operating environments and job requirements. Compensation is influenced by many factors including compensation principles or approach for a role or job function, organizational tenure, experience, qualifications or premium skills, external competitiveness, internal comparability, geography and work performance. Pay range for this position is $34.20- $46.40/hour.
Homewood Ravensview acknowledges with respect the WSÁNEĆ people on whose territory it operates and recognizes that their historical relationship with the land continues to this day.
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.
Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.
Homewood Health
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 Nurse Practitioner, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering advanced practice nursing to patients and families with complex situations within Homewood Health Centre. 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:
Utilize a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and an advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients, which will include health assessments and diagnosis of medical and cognitive problems, developing and implementing a plan of care, providing health counselling and emotional support in the areas of health promotion and the prevention of illness, injury and complication
Work in collaboration with the consulting physicians to facilitate early assessment and intervention for patients requiring consults
Support the management of patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including comprehensive nursing/medical history, physical and psychosocial assessment of the patients’ status
Utilize established care paths and order sets to guide care practices for the patient population from admission through to discharge
Support the health team through the completion of comprehensive initial patient assessments and established individualized treatment and care plans for the complex patients in collaboration with physicians and psychiatrists
Assist in/coordinates care with patients, families and communities
Create and maintains a climate for and a commitment to healing within a therapeutic relationship.
Documents and communicates the patient’s beliefs, values, and wishes, honoring them as much as possible given respect for others and legal, ethical and professional boundaries
Demonstrate sensitivity to culture, situation and family dynamics
Maximize the patient’s participation and control in their own treatment, providing information and support for decision making
Facilitate change directed by the patient, mapped out by mutually developed goals
Assess problems rapidly, noting and documenting significant changes. The Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with the nurse assesses the potential for risk accurately and demonstrates leadership and skill in extreme or life threatening emergencies
Document according to professional standards, the principles of clear communication, and Homewood policy and procedure
What we’re looking for:
3 + years nursing experience as a NP, preference will be given to those with psychogeriatric experience
Current registration in the Extended Class (Nurse Practitioner) with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
Active membership in related professional associations required, e.g. NPAO, RNAO
Mental Health Nursing certificate preferred
Masters of Nursing required
Innovative, creative and professional role model
Possess excellent assessment and clinical skills
Ability to prioritize/organize multiple demands
Ability to work autonomously
Preferred knowledge of Mental Health Act and community mental health resources.
CPR/Basic rescuer
Preferred skills in assessment and treatment of psychiatric and substance use disorders, including PTSD, delirium, dementia, depression, suicide prevention, and the management of aggressive behavior.
Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset.
Preferred knowledge and experience specific to emergency Mental Health and crisis intervention.
The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for this position is $58.38 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 For 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.
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 Nurse Practitioner, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering advanced practice nursing to patients and families with complex situations within Homewood Health Centre. 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:
Utilize a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and an advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients, which will include health assessments and diagnosis of medical and cognitive problems, developing and implementing a plan of care, providing health counselling and emotional support in the areas of health promotion and the prevention of illness, injury and complication
Work in collaboration with the consulting physicians to facilitate early assessment and intervention for patients requiring consults
Support the management of patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including comprehensive nursing/medical history, physical and psychosocial assessment of the patients’ status
Utilize established care paths and order sets to guide care practices for the patient population from admission through to discharge
Support the health team through the completion of comprehensive initial patient assessments and established individualized treatment and care plans for the complex patients in collaboration with physicians and psychiatrists
Assist in/coordinates care with patients, families and communities
Create and maintains a climate for and a commitment to healing within a therapeutic relationship.
Documents and communicates the patient’s beliefs, values, and wishes, honoring them as much as possible given respect for others and legal, ethical and professional boundaries
Demonstrate sensitivity to culture, situation and family dynamics
Maximize the patient’s participation and control in their own treatment, providing information and support for decision making
Facilitate change directed by the patient, mapped out by mutually developed goals
Assess problems rapidly, noting and documenting significant changes. The Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with the nurse assesses the potential for risk accurately and demonstrates leadership and skill in extreme or life threatening emergencies
Document according to professional standards, the principles of clear communication, and Homewood policy and procedure
What we’re looking for:
3 + years nursing experience as a NP, preference will be given to those with psychogeriatric experience
Current registration in the Extended Class (Nurse Practitioner) with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
Active membership in related professional associations required, e.g. NPAO, RNAO
Mental Health Nursing certificate preferred
Masters of Nursing required
Innovative, creative and professional role model
Possess excellent assessment and clinical skills
Ability to prioritize/organize multiple demands
Ability to work autonomously
Preferred knowledge of Mental Health Act and community mental health resources.
CPR/Basic rescuer
Preferred skills in assessment and treatment of psychiatric and substance use disorders, including PTSD, delirium, dementia, depression, suicide prevention, and the management of aggressive behavior.
Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset.
Preferred knowledge and experience specific to emergency Mental Health and crisis intervention.
The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for this position is $58.38 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 For 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.
