Registered Practical Nurse - Harm Reduction Focus

Elevate your nursing career with CAMH as a Registered Practical Nurse focused on harm reduction in the Medical Withdrawal Service. This full-time role supports clients dealing with substance use and mental health challenges.

Join a compassionate team at CAMH and provide vital care for adult clients in a medically supervised environment. As an RPN, you will utilize standardized assessments and treatment protocols, applying your nursing skills to help stabilize clients' conditions. This position offers a robust orientation and ongoing support to enhance your capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuously evaluate clients’ health status and coping skills

• Administer IV medications and manage wound care effectively

• Use evidence-based assessments to monitor client progress

• Implement motivational interviewing for client goal-setting

• Collaborate within a supportive interprofessional team

Requirements:

• Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Valid B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate

• Psychiatric nursing experience preferred

• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills

• Second language proficiency is a plus

Make a meaningful impact in mental health care with CAMH.
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