Registered Nurse, Assessment H4

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care London in London, Ontario is seeking a Temporary Full Time Registered Nurse for Assessment H4.

The role focuses on specialized diagnostic assessment and short-term treatment for individuals with serious mental illness, in collaboration with physicians and community providers. The program emphasizes crisis stabilization, with an optimal stay of about 30 days and a commitment to patient-centered, holistic care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Valid CPR certificate.
• Knowledge of major mental illness from a biopsychosocial perspective.
• Experience in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with serious mental illness.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, PHIPA and related legislation.
• OHSA safety culture appreciation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessment, initial stabilization and treatment recommendations for patients.
• Collaborate with family physicians and community providers for integrated care.
• Aim for an average program length of around 30 days and ensure safe, patient-centered care.

Skills

RN Registration

CPR Certification

Biopsychosocial mental health

Assessment & rehab experience

MH Act / HCCA / PHIPA knowledge

OHSA safety culture

Interpersonal skills

Therapeutic relationships

Critical thinking

Continued professional growth

Education

BScN

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Certification

Canadian Psychiatry & Mental Health Certification (in progress)

Computer skills (Cerner, Word)

Job description

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Registered Nurse, Assessment H4 - 1 position

Assessment H4

Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON

Temporary Full Time

Salary Range: $41.15 - $58.98 /hour

This is a temporary full-time position that is anticipated to extend until April 9, 2027, and is subject to the availability of work.

The Assessment Program cares for individuals with serious mental illness who require specialized diagnostic assessment and care. This care includes specialized assessment and initial stabilization with recommendations for further treatment, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Focus is on providing crisis and short-term treatment, and collaborative care with family physicians and other community providers. Optimal length of stay in our program is 30 days.

Essential Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid CPR certificate
• In-depth knowledge of major mental illness from a biopsychosocial perspective
• Knowledge, skills and recent experience providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with serious mental illness
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, PHIPA and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of Therapeutic Relationships
• Knowledge of informal leadership skills
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Evidence of continued professional growth and development

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• BScN
• Certification in Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Certified or in the process of completing courses toward the Canadian Psychiatry and Mental Health Certification
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of computer systems i.e. Cerner, Word
• Ability to perform venipuncture
• Crisis training

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing