Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title Registered Practical Nurse
Program & Department Regular / Temporary
Regular Regular
Full / Part Time Part-Time
Temporary End Date (Anticipated)
Union
Requisition Close Date 26 October 2026
Salary Plan / Job Grade $38.18 - $39.02 ( )
Job Posting Reason Current Vacancy
Job Summary & Requirements
RVH’s Residential Withdrawal Management Services is a 18-bed inpatient program located offsite from the main RVH campus. The RPN position will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team that includes the program Nurse Practitioner (NP), to ensure patients are provided with safe, effective and ethical nursing care in an effort to best support patient’s recovery goals.
As the Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care in accordance with the organizational philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the College of Nurses (CNO), and all relevant legislation.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Conducting in-person and telephone screening of clients prior to admission
Completion of comprehensive client admissions
Monitoring of clinical condition, withdrawal symptoms, administration of personal medications and effective documentation of client care
Completion of diagnostic tests and related assessments including Mental Status Exams, Urine Drug Screening, HCG testing, CIWA and COWS scales
Providing health teaching to individuals and in group settings
Utilizing crisis intervention techniques as required
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of patient care and the completion of referrals to community partners, primary care providers and appropriate treatment settings for continuing care
Completion of appropriate documentation as required
Complete patient assessments and brief counselling in the Emergency Department or other departments of the organization as required to support patient care
Completing duties related to client needs, including meal preparation and assisting with laundry
Other duties as assigned
Education
Registered Practical Nursing Diploma
Certification in Mental Health Nursing preferred
Non-violent Crisis Intervention an asset
Physical assessment certificate an asset
Strong, working knowledge in addictions and the management of withdrawal symptoms required
Experience
A minimum of three years’ experience in mental health and addiction (inpatient acute/tertiary) preferred
Knowledge in Brief Solution Focused Therapy and the Recovery Model of care is considered an asset
Skills in crisis de-escalation
Ability to facilitate health teaching with individuals and in a group setting
Demonstrated skills in leadership and change
Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Knowledge of major psychiatric disorders and substance related/addictive disorders
Ability to work in a harm reduction context; solid understanding of addictions including alcohol and opioid use disorders
Working knowledge of diagnostic tests and tools used in the Mental Health and Addiction field, including therapeutic drug levels, Mental Status Exams, Urine Drug Screening and the use of CIWA and COWS scales.
Sound assessment skills with regard to physical assessment, mental status assessment etc.
Systems theory as it relates to family dynamics and addiction
Knowledge of pharmacology in the treatment of major psychiatric disorders, alcohol use disorder, opiate use disorder and the management of withdrawal symptoms
Strong problem solving skills and efficient time management skills
Ability to make decisions regarding patient care both…
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