The RN works within a changing environment and in inter-professional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care. The RN shares his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice.
The Starting Treatment Early for Psychosis Service (STEPS) for Youth program is designed to provide early intervention services for youth experiencing signs and symptoms of a first episode of psychosis aged 16 to 25. Clients may also be homeless and have problems with drugs or alcohol. The program offers assessment, treatment and case management services are provided by an interdisciplinary team including: psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy and social work. The team uses an recovery-oriented approach and uses an outreach services to meet clients in their homes or in the community.
In the capacity of Registered Nurse, the successful candidate will be responsible for youth-oriented, innovative approaches to engaging therapeutically in the community with young individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis and concurrent substance use issues. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for an individual caseload, and complete thorough biopsychosocial assessments; develop strengths-based comprehensive plans of care; provide crisis support; and engage in community-based treatment and psychosocial interventions (including educational, vocational, social-recreational interventions and family support and education). In particular, the Registered Nurse will be called upon to provide specialized expertise in substance abuse counselling and applying harm reduction strategies for this population. The successful candidate will also engage in program development, research, evaluation, student and public education.
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