Registered Nurse - Support Line 9T

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in mental health nursing. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and holistic care for patients with complex mental illnesses. Candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and be committed to person-centered and trauma-informed care, among other qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of recent mental health nursing experience required.
• Knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Act and Consent and Capacity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Status Examinations and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, holistic nursing care for patients with complex mental illnesses.
• Complete assessments, plans, and organize treatment/therapeutic interventions.
• Model professional leadership and support decision-making within the team.

Skills

Crisis Intervention Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Team Building Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Current CPR certification

Tools

Resident Assessment Instrument - Mental Health training

Job description

UNIT PROFILE:
The Acute Mental Health Unit (9 Tower) is a 30-bed unit located at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Charlton Campus. Our collaborative multi-disciplinary team is committed to providing exemplary mental health care for patients across the lifespan and creating an environment of recovery to provide the best client-centered care for our clients and their families. Our goal is to assess and stabilize patients, and to reintegrate them back into the community at optimal levels of functioning.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse provides care for patients in accordance with the mission, vision and values of SJHH and the Mental Health and Addiction Program (MHAP), the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nursing (CFMHN) Standards. Nurses in the MHAP are committed to the alleviation of stigma and discrimination related to mental health and addiction, as well as reduction of the use of seclusion and restraint in all our services. The principles of person-centered nursing, recovery and trauma informed care is foundational to this specialized nursing practice. As a member of the inter-professional team, the RN is responsible for the provision of quality, holistic, specialized nursing care for patients with complex mental illnesses. The RN provides safe, evidence-based therapeutic interventions across the care continuum. The RN completes assessments, plans and organizes treatment/therapeutic interventions, documents and evaluates interventions. The RN models professional leadership and provides decision-making support by collaborating and delegating within the inter-professional team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)), or commitment to complete within 5 years of hire as a condition of employment, is preferred
• Current CPR certification is required.
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Training (or successful completion as part of clinical orientation) is required.
• Minimum of one year of recent mental health nursing experience with demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in the care of patients with serious mental illness required
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Act, Consent and Capacity, and other legislation relevant to the practice of psychiatric/mental health nursing is required.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, professional standards and guidelines, SJHH corporate and departmental Policies and Procedures, including successful completion of WHMIS training.
• Knowledge of documentation standards, privacy legislation, and health record management processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the assessment and management of co-morbid medical disorders (ie. diabetes, metabolic monitoring, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Status Examinations (MSE).
• Demonstrated knowledge of individual counseling and group skills (ie. DBT, MI, IPT, CBT, Behavioral Activation).
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management, including knowledge of trauma informed care and alternatives to seclusion and restraint, and associated risks.
• Knowledge and practice of safe and secure environment for clients/families/teams by listening, discussing, exploring, clarifying and acting on their concerns, needs and priorities.
• Proficient computer skills including successful completion of Resident Assessment Instrument – Mental Health (RAI-MH) training upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership, superior problem solving, critical thinking skills and strong team building skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and de-escalation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychopharmacology, including current psychotropic medications and side effects.

SUPPORT POSITION:
Full Time Support positions will be utilized to cover maternity leaves, medical leaves and other long term leaves. The incumbent may be assigned to cover longer term or shorter term/episodic needs in the Acute Mental Health Units at Charlton Campus.

St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.