undefined Permanent/Long-term Job at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph, Ontario. Job Description: Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization ...

Nurse Practitioner - Homewood Health Centre

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.We have a rewarding career opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join our talented team at Ravensview, part of Homewood Health, the national leader in mental health and addiction treatment in Canada.What’s in it for you? Competitive compensation and total rewards packageCareer investment funding/tuition reimbursement fundingFree staff parkingFree access to professionally-designed fitness facility, serene outdoor spaces for walking and running, and direct access to John Dean ParkOnsite dining room with gourmet mealsOnsite 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.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. 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, welcoming common areas and a world-class team of physicians, psychiatrists, counsellors and 24-hour nursing professionals.As a Nurse Practitioner you will be an integral part of a collaborative, culturally-competent, Interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.What You’ll Be DoingUtilize a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and an advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients, which will include health assessments and diagnosis of medical and cognitive problems, developing and implementing a plan of careWork in collaboration with the consulting physicians to facilitate early assessment and intervention for patients requiring consultsSupport the management of patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including comprehensive nursing/medical history, physical and psychosocial assessment of the patients’ statusUtilize established care paths and order sets to guide care practices for the patient population from admission through to dischargeSupport the health team through the completion of comprehensive initial patient assessments and established individualized treatment and care plans for complex patients in collaboration with physicians and psychiatristsAssist in/coordinate care with patients, families and communitiesCreate and maintain a climate for and a commitment to healing within a therapeutic relationshipDocument and communicate the patient’s beliefs, values and wishes, honoring them as much as possible given respect for others and legal, ethical and professional boundariesDemonstrate sensitivity to culture, situation and family dynamicsMaximize the patient’s participation and control in their own treatment, providing information and support for decision makingFacilitate change directed by the patient, mapped out by mutually developed goalsAssess problems rapidly, noting and documenting significant changesAssess the potential for risk accurately and demonstrate leadership and skill in extreme or life threatening emergenciesDocument according to professional standards, the principles of clear communication and Homewood policy and procedureWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s Degree in Nursing and completion of Nurse Practitioner Program along with three (3) years recent related experience in a community mental health and/or substance use settingCurrent registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC)Completion of College requirements to prescribe narcotics, Methadone and SuboxoneKnowledge of theories, practices and principles relative to mental wellness, suicide prevention, and mental health addictions services and treatment, and emergency responseSolid knowledge of health care related legislation and practicesAdvanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skillsProblem-solving and critical thinkingProficient with computer programs including medication administration softwareAs part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Ravensview requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.Homewood Health promotes a fair and competitive compensation model. Pay rates are tailored to reflect differences in operating environments and job requirements. Compensation is influenced by many factors including compensation principles or approach for a role or job function, organizational tenure, experience, qualifications or premium skills, external competitiveness, internal comparability, geography and work performance. Pay range for this position is $90.00 - $120.00.This opportunity might also be of interest if you are an Independent Nurse Practitioner who would like to supplement a small private practice.Homewood Ravensview acknowledges with respect the WSÁNEĆ people on whose territory it operates and recognizes that their historical relationship with the land continues to this day.Why work with usHomewood 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!As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.#HomewoodIsHiring