Geriatric Psychiatry RPN — Recovery‑Driven Patient Care

Ontario Shores Centre for MHS; Whitby; Presencial; CAD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to work in the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit (GPU) on a temporary full-time basis. You will provide specialized care for seniors with complex mental illnesses, working within a recovery-focused model as part of an interprofessional team.

Responsibilities include assessments, stabilization, medications, and documentation, with the goal of community reintegration.

Formación

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and CPR-HCP certification.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice and reflective practice.
• Knowledge of psychiatric-mental health nursing standards and related legislation.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with assessment, care, medications, and documentation within RPN scope.
• Computer literacy; Meditech experience preferred.
• Recovery philosophy delivery and potential second language is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialized care to seniors with complex mental illnesses on the GPU.
• Conduct assessments, stabilization, and treatment to promote community reintegration.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team to plan and deliver care.
• Document care needs accurately and maintain standards of practice.

Conocimientos

Interprofessional teamwork

Recovery-focused care

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Attention to patient safety

Flexibility to work shifts

Educación

RPN license (CNO) in good standing

Herramientas

Meditech

Descripción del empleo

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to work in the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit (GPU) on a temporary full-time basis. You will provide specialized care for seniors with complex mental illnesses, working within a recovery-focused model as part of an interprofessional team.

Responsibilities include assessments, stabilization, medications, and documentation, with the goal of community reintegration.