Task description and requirements
EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are. EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians. Learn more at ehncanada.com
Be part of the work that’s changing lives.
Work Hours:
- Thursday and Friday 1400-2200, Saturday- Sunday 1500-2300
Job Function and Duties:
· Delivering client care according to the British Columbia College of nurses in an inter-professional shared care case management model
· Reporting to the Nursing Supervisor, providing ongoing client care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning implementation and evaluation.
· Formulating and implementing client care plans.
· Safely implementing physician’s orders.
· Administering medications to clients.
· Maintaining current progress records on clients according to legal and ethical standards.
· Orientating, facilitating and reinforcing client’s involvement in addiction treatment.
· Decide and initiate on course of action in case of medical emergencies
· Providing supportive counselling to clients, families and/or significant others on typical recovery issues.
· Maintain a therapeutic environment on the unit conducive to the client learning productive patterns of living.
· Providing ongoing health teaching to clients in relation to common health problems and the clients maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
· Co-ordinate individual client appointments and referrals.
· Actively participate with team members in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the client and his care.
· Perform other duties as outlined on shift duty lists and as assigned by the Manager of Nursing and Patient Care.
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· Registered Nurse with current registration and good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses
· Mental health experience an asset
· First aid and CPR required
· Excellent communication and organizational skills
· Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
· Computer experience
Employee Benefits and Perks:
· Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
· 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through LifeWorks
· Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
· Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
· Perks and discounts with Perkopolis – entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
· Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program
· Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
· Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
· Maternity and parental leave top-up
· Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare
EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.
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