Registered Nurse – Mental Health #585-25

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Mental Health Specialized Geriatric Services in Owen Sound. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing outreach services to older adults dealing with complex mental health and neurological conditions. Qualified individuals will possess registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and advanced assessment skills. Experience in geriatric assessment and a commitment to patient safety are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience and knowledge of DSM-IV-R and the Mental Health Act.
• Valid Class G driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach services to older adults with complex mental health challenges.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive geriatric services.
• Communicate and advocate for patients and their families effectively.

Skills

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Psycho/social and mental status assessment skills

Advanced proficiency in computer skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to communicate positively with family members

Education

Certification in PIECES, GPA, Montessori Training

Canadian Nursing Association Geriatric Nursing certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH - SPECIALIZED GERIATRIC SERVICES (BSO)

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: ONA

STATUS: FULL-TIME

WAGE RATE: $40.24 - $57.68

Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health Services, the Registered Nurse provides outreach services to older adults with behaviours associated with complex and challenging mental health, addictions, dementia or other neurological conditions.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility
• Certification in PIECES, GPA, Montessori Training
• Psycho/social and mental status assessment skills and knowledge of psychotropic medication side effects
• Demonstrated working knowledge of specialized Geriatric services including: Geriatric Medicine, Psychiatry, Mental Health and Behavioural Supports Ontario Care
• Advanced proficiency in computer skills, i.e. Excel, Word
• Ability to provide a wide range of counselling, support, advocacy and education services to family members and others significant in the patient’s life
• Ability to communicate positively and professionally with family members, community providers and physicians
• 2 Years recent experience in Geriatric Assessment and working in a multidisciplinary team
• Minimum two years’ experience and knowledge of DSM-IV-R and the Mental Health Act
• Valid Class G driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Excellent organizational skills and scheduling abilities
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem solve in acute emergent situations
• Excellent knowledge of community resources and willingness to learn new concepts and integrate them into practice
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Canadian Nursing Association Geriatric Nursing certificate
• Familiarity with principles and practice of intensive case management.
• CPR & CPI Certification
• MOCA Certification
• Knowledge of LEAN principles