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 an immediate, rewarding career opportunity for a Director of Nursing to join our 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, comprehensive benefits and RRSP-matching program
- Free staff parking
- Onsite dining room with gourmet meals prepared by our Red-Seal Chef and talented culinary team
- Onsite training including nationally-recognized CARES Program, first aid and the opportunity to not only share, but continually develop, your knowledge of mental health and addiction care in our Ravensview Monthly Grand Rounds Education Series
- Access to professionally-designed fitness facility, serene outdoor spaces for walking and running, and direct access to John Dean Park
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 our Director of Nursing, you will be an integral part of a collaborative interdisciplinary 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!
What you’ll be doing
- Direct the medical care of patients, supervise on-duty Nursing staff and oversee follow-up of medical care from other shifts
- Ensure nursing care and practice standards are being implemented in the delivery of programs and services
- Review, analyze and participate in the development of administrative systems including policies, procedures and standards for care, staffing levels, scheduling for all nursing functions and staff education
- Promote a continuous quality improvement environment
What you bring
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric designation along with two (2) years recent related experience in a community mental health and/or substance use setting
- Five (5) years management/supervisory experience involving the supervision of a multidisciplinary team of staff
- Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia (CRPNBC)
- Knowledge of theories, practices and principles relative to mental wellness, suicide prevention and mental health addictions services and treatment and emergency response
- Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices
- Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
- Ability to continuously raise the level of care while advancing client outcomes
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to build strong teams
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Proficient computer skills including medication administration software
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 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.
Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.
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