Registered Nurse {ONA MH-26-158}

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) certificate required (within the last twelve months)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
• Minimum (1-2 year) experience in Mental Health and Addictions (within last 2 to 3 years) required
• Minimum (1-2 year) experience in Community Mental Health and Addictions is an asset
• Certification from the Canadian Nurses Association in psychiatric/mental health nursing is required (Certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CPMC) is an asset)
• Knowledge of psychiatric conditions, psychotropic medication, related side effects, symptom management and health teaching required
• Sound knowledge of substance misuse and addictions treatment required
• Previous experience providing individual goal directed counselin...