Lead Psychiatric Nurse - Mood Disorders Care

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is looking for a Registered Nurse for their Mood Disorders Program. The RN will provide evidence-based care for patients with complex mental illnesses and must demonstrate knowledge in mental health nursing and crisis intervention. Responsibilities include patient assessments and collaborating with an inter-professional team to deliver quality care. The ideal candidate should have a current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and experience in mental health nursing.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Two years of recent mental health nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and health record management processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality, holistic, specialized nursing care for patients with complex mental illnesses.
• Completes assessments, plans and organizes treatment interventions.
• Models professional leadership and collaborates with the inter-professional team.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Crisis intervention

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse with current registration

CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Tools

Resident Assessment Instrument – Mental Health (RAI-MH)

Job description

A healthcare provider in Ontario is looking for a Registered Nurse for their Mood Disorders Program. The RN will provide evidence-based care for patients with complex mental illnesses and must demonstrate knowledge in mental health nursing and crisis intervention. Responsibilities include patient assessments and collaborating with an inter-professional team to deliver quality care. The ideal candidate should have a current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and experience in mental health nursing.