Provide evidence-based addictions nursing at Unity Health Toronto's St. Michael's Residential Withdrawal Management Services in Southeast Toronto. Use trauma-informed, harm reduction care.
As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will deliver holistic, culturally appropriate, patient-centred care for adults withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. You will establish therapeutic relationships, assess needs, plan care, monitor outcomes, and collaborate with registered nurses, nurse practitioners, addictions counselors, patients, and families. The program provides continuous access to withdrawal support and related services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide autonomous nursing care for stable patients
- Assess needs and develop individualized plans of care
- Monitor symptoms, orders, observations, and care outcomes
- Recognize instability and consult Registered Nurses promptly
- Coordinate transitions, education, advocacy, and discharge planning
Requirements:
- Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration
- Practical Nursing Diploma completion
- Two years recent mental health and addictions experience
- BLS Certification
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Bring addictions nursing expertise, therapeutic communication, and safe clinical judgment to St. Michael's withdrawal management program.
Mental Health Addictions Practical Nurse in Toronto employer: St. Michael's Hospital
At St. Michael's Hospital Research Institute, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Project Manager I in our Research Facilities department, you will benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, a supportive team culture, and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research initiatives in the heart of Toronto. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying a competitive salary and a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in the workplace.
