Mental Health Nurse-Registered Nurse

St. Joseph’s Home Care; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide quality nursing care within the Integrated Comprehensive Care Program. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and possess current RN registration along with BCLS certification. The position demands effective collaboration and comprehensive nursing skills. The firm is committed to equity and inclusiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited university required.
• Current and unrestricted RN registration required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care within the scope of practice.
• Complete program and clinical documentation accurately.
• Advocate for patients and families.

Skills

Clinical nursing care

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Tools

Procura

HPG electronic medical record systems

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse / Mental Health Nurse

This posting is for a current vacancy with St. Joseph’s Home Care. The program is the Integrated Comprehensive Care Program (ICCP) within Clinical Programs.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: provide quality nursing care within the scope of practice and in accordance with the professional regulating body; maintain knowledge and compliance with the Professional Standards; follow nursing processes and practices efficiently; ensure maintenance of high-quality nursing skills and apply current knowledge to nursing care; comply with SJHC nursing practices, processes and work instructions; review and follow the plan of nursing care including discharge planning; engage in consultation with clients, families/caregivers, multidisciplinary team members and external stakeholders as required (e.g., HCCSS, ICC Care Coordinators); evaluate and monitor care plans on an ongoing basis; assist other clinical programs if requested; participate in ongoing professional development to obtain more advanced nursing skills; complete self-appraisals per the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and SJHC practices; advocate for patients and families; complete comprehensive nursing assessments; conduct virtual care visits as necessary.
• Operational: complete program, clinical or organizational documentation in a timely and accurate manner; participate in organizational learning opportunities; engage in organizational working groups; effectively utilize organizational tools and software; be willing to learn new technical skills; provide care in a variety of geographical locations and environments; act as coach/mentor/preceptor to new nurses through knowledge sharing and peer support.

Core Competencies

• Regularly demonstrates mission, vision and values; support compassionate care, faith and diversity; deliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithful; commit to working with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiry.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others; actively promote a healthy, supportive and inclusive work environment; contribute to initiatives and positive change; effective problem solving and analytical thinking; creative solutions to complex problems; solid team-based approach; superior verbal and written communication with excellent customer service mindset; positive and professional with a can-do attitude; willingness to go the extra mile and support coworkers; leadership and mentoring to motivate others; strong knowledge of quality outcomes and processes to find efficiencies; program planning, implementation and evaluation; strong organizational and planning skills; attention to detail; maintain compliance with corporate policies, health and safety regulations and external standards; participate in internal and external training and corporate quality initiatives; maintain privacy and confidentiality of all health records and follow privacy requirements for electronic medical record systems (e.g., Procura and HPG).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited university — required
• One of the following – required:

1. IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum;
2. IV medication administration certificate;
3. Medication administration certificate plus an IV medication administration certificate

Current and unrestricted RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario — required

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) — required

Previous experience with specific nursing care (e.g., palliative, diabetic, COPD, peritoneal dialysis, etc.) — preferred

Previous experience in Mental Health and/or Mental Health Nursing — preferred

Additional Information

St. Joseph’s Home Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all programs, practices, facilities, and team. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process (e.g., alternate formats or accessible meeting rooms), please inform the hiring manager before your interview. If you wish to conduct your interview in French, contact our head office to arrange this in advance.

*refer to the collective agreement for hours of work and weekend rotation