Registered Nurse – In-Patient Mental Health – Temporary Full Time

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse for their In-Patient Mental Health Unit. The role involves providing care to adults with severe mental illness, performing assessments, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should be registered nurses with a minimum of one year of experience in mental health, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in Mental Health and Addictions required.
• Training and demonstrated ability to conduct a thorough nursing assessment.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate and collaborate with Mental Health and Addictions Program.
• Conduct nursing assessments and mental status exams of psychiatric patients.
• Liaise with community partners to support patient transition out of hospital.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Empathy

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

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Registered Nurse – In-Patient Mental Health – Temporary Full Time

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Purpose

As part of our Schedule 1 facility, we provide short-term, acute care to adults (18 years or older), who are experiencing acute symptoms of serious mental illness. The inpatient milieu is designed specifically for adults who, as the result of a psychiatric disorder, are acutely ill and unable to manage in the community. Care includes psychiatric assessment, stabilization, treatment and transition planning utilizing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach.

Purpose

As part of our Schedule 1 facility, we provide short-term, acute care to adults (18 years or older), who are experiencing acute symptoms of serious mental illness. The inpatient milieu is designed specifically for adults who, as the result of a psychiatric disorder, are acutely ill and unable to manage in the community. Care includes psychiatric assessment, stabilization, treatment and transition planning utilizing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach.

Duties

• Participate and collaborate with Mental Health and Addictions Program, other health care providers and community partners in provision of patient care.
• Effectively use the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the patient.
• Provide educational support to staff, patients, and family on psychiatric issues.
• Liaise closely within the Mental Health Program through attendance at interdisciplinary rounds, team and family meetings, discussions with EPS staff, and provide leadership in developing and implementing care plans, etc.
• Use evidence based practice in the provision of education and patient care.
• Conduct a nursing assessment and mental status exam of the psychiatric patient.
• Work closely with the psychiatrists/delegates, emergency physicians, emergency nurses, Crisis Intervention, family physicians, other interdisciplinary team members and community partners to provide care to the psychiatric patient.
• Liaise with community partners to support the patient’s transition out of hospital
• Provide assistance in planning corrective actions to ensure safety for patients and staff.
• Comply with legislation, organizational and departmental, regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in Mental Health and Addictions required
  
  

Skills

• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Human relations skills including empathy, sensitivity, understanding of human and organizational behavior, motivational techniques and counseling skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  
  

Ability

• Training and demonstrated ability to conduct a thorough nursing assessment of patient history, presenting illness, mental status and other relevant psychiatric assessments
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment in stressful situations
• Understanding and ability to implement requirements outlined in the Mental Health Act
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships with an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact courtesy and alertness in public contacts
• Knowledge of and ability to liaise with community resources
• Demonstrated Behavior consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.
  
  

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Nurses will be selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

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