Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) CAS

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are. EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.

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Job Overview

As part of an interdisciplinary team the LPN will provide a comprehensive assessment of clients with mental health and addictions related issues and provide treatment management, guidance and prescribe medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards. The LPN provides nursing care to clients, administers medications in accordance with organizational and pharmaceutical policies and procedures, and provides support to the Nursing Team and Physician as directed. The LPN supports its clients in recovery in a myriad of practical and therapeutic ways including: supporting recovery strategies, assisting with client needs, listening empathetically, and more. The LPN will be required to work all shifts, which includes days, nights and weekends.

Some duties include and are not limited to

• Provide first aid as needed and refer patients to medical care as the Clinical Team deems necessary
• Responsible for patient Detox scales as per Pharmacotherapy & Detox policies.
• Make patient medications available as prescribed as per Pharmacotherapy & Detox policies
• Ensure medication policies and procedures are adhered to
• Follow up with patients following assessments by Physicians – charting, booking of further appointments, etc., when necessary
• Direct bedside care when necessary (i.e. bathing, Critical Care, etc.)
• Participates in case consultation and treatment coordination with other members of the multi-disciplinary team if required

The ideal candidate will have

• Current LPN license is good standing
• Trauma informed training/experience an asset;