Registered Nurse - ERMH

Brant Community Healthcare System; Brantford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Brantford, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Emergency and Mental Health departments. This role involves clinical assessment, collaborative care, and adherence to the Mental Health Act. The successful candidate will hold a nursing degree and have two years of mental health experience. This full-time position offers various schedules and support for continued education.

Benefits

Centralized Education Fund

HOOPP Pension Plan

Discounted onsite parking

Employee Assistance program

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a mental health setting.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Ability to liaise with patients and health teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments for patients in crisis.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care in Emergency and Mental Health departments.
• Collaborate with families and community service providers.

Skills

Clinical competency

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Education

Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program

Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario

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Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two‑site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The WilFor in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full‑time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

The RN demonstrates clinical competency in assessing patients presenting to the Emergency Department and experiencing mental health crisis or concerns. Through the use of mental status exam, risk assessments and patient evaluation the RN must demonstrate the ability to liaise with the patient, family, community service providers and other BCHS care teams. Reporting to the Manager of Inpatient Mental Health, Emergency Mental Health and the Medication Clinic, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence‑based, safe, effective, and ethical nursing care to all clients within the Mental Health and Emergency Department Services.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current two (2) years’ experience in a mental health setting
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Mandatory Competencies

Cognitive

• Demonstrated ability to work within a Mental Health Patient Care Delivery system in which regulated health care professionals practice to their full scope adhering to practice standards as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Proven critical thinking skills, creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient centred approach
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and community partners
• Ability to set priorities and multitask in a high intensity and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to fully participate in care planning and enactment for identified high‑risk patients
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Patient Advocate System
• Working knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument and the associated outcome measurements.

Technical

• Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and care planning including but not limited to:
• Completion of comprehensive (systems‑based) patient assessments, identification and prioritization of critical patient needs, collaborative care planning with clients and families, implementation of nursing interventions, evaluation, and documentation.
• Ability to perform a full Mental Status Assessment
• Ability to perform full Crisis Risk Assessments
• Ensuring a discharge plan is part of the individualized plan of care
• Engaging patient and family in health teaching to achieved desired patient outcomes
• Physically capable of performing the full scope of responsibilities
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays

Preferred Competencies

• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code‑protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability‑related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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