- Assisting school boards in recognizing and responding to student mental health and addiction issues
- Providing services and support to students with mild to complex mental health and substance abuse issues
- Developing plans for clients with mental health and addiction needs including the transition of students back to school from hospitalization
- Medication management and providing support or intervention for issues such as self-harm or treatment refusal
- Membership, in good standing, with College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals
- Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources
- Knowledge of the mental health and addictions and service system for children and youth.
- Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
- Established ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports and forms
- A valid driver's licence and acc
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Mental Health and Addictions Nurse
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UNAVAILABLE Sioux Lookout, ON, CanadaJob Description · CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME · Are you an experienced registered nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You're looking in the right place. · Whether you work in our office, in the co ...
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Mental Health and Addictions Nurse
1 day ago
Home and Community Care Support Services Sioux Lookout, Canada Full timeJob Description · CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME · Are you an experienced registered nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You're looking in the right place. · Whether you work in our office, in the co ...
Mental Health and Addictions Nurse - Sioux Lookout, Canada - Home and Community Care Support Services
Description
CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME
Are you an experienced registered nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You're looking in the right place.
Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionals.
As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.
What will you do?
Reporting to the Home and Community Care Manager, the Mental Health and Addictions Nurse will be working with district school boards to advise educators, develop individual care plans in collaboration with other professionals and assist boards in developing strategies to address mental health and addiction needs. Responsibilities for this position will also include:
What must you have?