Registered Nurse, Addiction Medicine Program (Part Time) …, Ottawa

Registered Nurse, Addiction Medicine Program (Part Time) Job Category: Nursing Requisition Number : REGIS004183 Posted: May 21, 2026 Part-Time Locations Showing 1 location Description Make a difference in a growing, creative 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. As a Registered Nurse, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here! Internal applications for this position within the ONA bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered in the selection process. What you'll be doing: Provide care to patients recovering from a variety of addictions within a therapeutic milieu environment As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will support the principles of the Addictions program through a group model Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned, and direct the work of others Provide nursing care on units across the Addiction Medicine Program as required Contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to CNO standards, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and diversified patient populations Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments Ensure necessary clinical assessments are initiated following admission and at various other times Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate Act as a preceptor, mentor, coach, or resource nurse as appropriate Participate in clinical discussions, team meetings, and patient/family conferences Accept changing work assignments across the Addiction Medicine Program as required and directed by supervisor and/or delegate What we're looking for: Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the CNO, in good standing BScN preferred CPMHN (C) preferred 2+ years of experience working with patients who have a broad range of addiction and psychiatric diagnoses preferred 1 year in Charge Nurse role preferred Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, and community mental health resources BCLS Level C for Healthcare Providers Proven ability to assume leadership Experience with group facilitation Sound clinical judgment based on current best practices, and patient centered care Applied understanding of the Stages of Change Model, Mental Status Exam, and Crisis management Knowledge of CBT/DBT is an asset Understanding of the addicted patient population, treatment methodologies, and medications Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong inter-personal skills and respectful communication style with patients, families and staff The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for this position is $39.07 hourly, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement. As 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 Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada. Why work with us: Homewood 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ptren