Position Summary
Competitive compensation including comprehensive benefits and RRSP-matching program
* Free staff parking
* Onsite dining room with gourmet meals prepared by our Red-Seal Chef and talented team
* Onsite training including nationally-recognized CARES Program, first aid and the opportunity to develop knowledge of mental health and addictions care in our Ravensview Monthly Grand Rounds Education Series
* Access to professionally-designed fitness facility, serene outdoor spaces for walking and running, and direct access to John Dean Park
Our Nurses provide direct health care and counselling services to patients presenting with a wide variety of complex addictions and mental health issues. You will perform physical, addiction, and mental status assessments; refer patients to the physician for further examination and administer prescribed treatments and medications.
Homewood Ravensview is a private 75-bed mental health, trauma and addiction facility offering evidence-based, medically-led, inpatient, services for first responders, military, veterans, executives & professionals, adults, and young adults. Drawing on over 135 years of experience in mental health and addictions and located in North Saanich on 28 acres of forested hillside, Homewood Ravensview offers clients a comfortable and safe environment featuring serene ocean views from spacious rooms and welcoming common areas and a world-class team of physicians, psychiatrists, counsellors and 24-hour nursing professionals.
What you'll be doing
* Provide direct health care services to clients presenting with a wide variety of mental health and concurrent disorders using a client-centered, trauma-informed approach
* Observe, monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress, symptoms, and behavioral changes
* Collaborate with clients, families, and the community to provide client care
* Conduct a wide variety of physical and mental health assessments as well as a wide variety of health care interventions
* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement, and evaluate client care
* Provide counselling, education, and support to individual patients, as well as in group therapy, using a motivational and health promotion approach
* Respond to emergencies or crisis situations according to the needs of the client
* Mentor and act as a preceptor for students as required
What we're looking for
* Graduation from a recognized nursing program
* Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) and CPR certification
* Recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health and/or concurrent disorders preferred
* Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity, and professional judgment
* Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
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!
Homewood Health Inc. is committed to ensuring that its teams reflect the diversity of our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with the various provincial legislations that we operate under, Homewood Health is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role.
Join us at Homewood Health
and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives. Company:Homewood HealthLocation:Victoria - British Columbia - CanadaJob Types:Full TimePost Date:January 25, 2022Valid Through:February 24, 2022