Registered Practical Nurse – Inpatient Mental Health #573-26

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the Inpatient Mental Health unit on a part-time basis. Reporting to the Manager, you will work within an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role requires current Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility, a Psychiatric Nursing Certificate, and recent psychiatric nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Current Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility.
• Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized Community College.
• Recent psychiatric nursing experience within the past three years.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and related acts.
• Ability to conduct psychosocial and psychiatric assessments including risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within professional scope in inpatient mental health.
• Collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support patients and families through education and advocacy.

Skills

RPN registration

Psychiatric nursing experience

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Inter-disciplinary teamwork

Medication delivery experience

Education

Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing

Current Ontario nursing registration or eligible

Job description

WAGE RATE: $37.071 – $38.157

Reporting to the Manager, Inpatient Mental Health, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care within professional scope of practice. In keeping with a client-focused philosophy, the functions of this role are to assist our patients and your co-workers in achieving positive outcomes in a safe and therapeutic environment in inpatient mental health.

Categories: Nursing|Service
Location(s): Owen Sound
Types: Part Time
DEPARTMENT: INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: PART-TIME
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $37.071 – $38.157

Reporting to the Manager, Inpatient Mental Health, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care within professional scope of practice. In keeping with a client-focused philosophy, the functions of this role are to assist our patients and your co-workers in achieving positive outcomes in a safe and therapeutic environment in inpatient mental health.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility
• Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized Community College or willingness to obtain the same
• Recent psychiatric nursing experience within the past three years
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Substitute Decision Makers Act, HCCA and the DSM-V-TR
• Demonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial and psychiatric assessment including a risk assessment
• Knowledge of community resources and navigation of broader mental health system
• Demonstrates an ability to think critically and respond effectively to emergent situations
• Ability to provide a brief solution-focused therapy modality as well as support, advocacy and education services to patients and as needed to their support person(s)
• Valid CPI course
• Experience in medication delivery
• Excellent problem solving, decision making, organizational and patient assessment skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated
• Plan, develop and conduct inpatient groups
• Ability to work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Ability to work all shifts including nights, weekends and holidays according to the schedule commitment to the unit
• Knowledge and application of BPGs for the Older Adult including P.I.E.C.E. S., GPA or willingness to learn/accept training and integrate into practice
• Commitment to continuing education
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• 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
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful and culturally safe workplace that embraces diversity and promotes equity and belonging
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment