Registered Nurse

Lakeridge Health; Oshawa; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Child and Adolescent Mental Health team. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering crucial interventions in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and crisis intervention skills, along with a commitment to best practices in mental health care. Join a diverse team that values inclusion, compassion, and innovation, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and adolescents in need of mental health support.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of inpatient or community mental health experience.
• Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Ontario is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver interventions and document all aspects of patient care.

Skills

Crisis Intervention Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Ontario

Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Canadian Mental Health Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Certificate

Job description

ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Status: Regular Part Time
Department: Child/Adolescent Mental Health
Program: Mental Health & Addictions
Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends - 8 and 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $39.070 - $56 per hour
ONA: 2500001096

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse will conduct patient physical health and mental health assessments, contribute to the development of treatment plans, and deliver interventions within the Child and Adolescent Inpatient unit. Interventions include crisis assessment and management, medication administration, facilitating group work, and providing individual and family support/counselling/health teaching. The Registered Nurse will document all aspects of patient care and actively participate in patient care meetings. The Registered Nurse is responsible for maintaining all relevant statistics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Registration (in good standing) with the College of Registered Nurses of Ontario;
2. Demonstrated commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;
3. Current B.C.L.S;
4. Minimum of 3 years of Inpatient or Community Mental Health experience - Child and Adolescent Mental Health experience is preferred;
5. Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health or Mental Health is an asset;
6. Canadian Mental Health Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Certificate is preferred;
7. Demonstrated skills and abilities in completing physical health assessments as well as mental health assessments on children and youth who have serious and persistent mental illnesses;
8. Demonstrated ability to provide therapeutic and psycho-educational interventions on a group and individual basis;
9. Demonstrated understanding of mental illness in children and adolescents and proven ability to create and implement care plans for children and youth with mental illness;
10. Demonstrated ability to assume a charge role;
11. Clear understanding of current best practices and evidence-based interventions for children and youth with mental illness;
12. Demonstrated knowledge in the area of psychopharmacological interventions for children and youth with mental illness, and proven ability to identify and effectively intervene with related side effects;
13. Effective crisis intervention skills;
14. Effective verbal and written communication skills;
15. Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills;
16. Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team;
17. Ability to demonstrate nursing leadership, exercise initiative, and observe strict confidentiality;
18. Must have satisfactory performance record;
19. Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork, and Joy;
20. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID-19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.