Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health Inpatient -Temporary Full-Time & Part-Time

Brockville General Hospital; Brockville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse to join their Mental Health team. This role involves providing compassionate nursing care to patients with serious mental illnesses, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of practice. As part of a dynamic interprofessional team, you will engage in various activities that promote patient-centered care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. The position offers flexible shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, and comes with a competitive salary and a signing bonus. If you are passionate about mental health and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Flexible Shifts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with a current license.
• Minimum three years of experience with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in a mental health setting.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Nursing Practice Competence

Knowledge of Serious Mental Illnesses

Experience with Psychotropic Medications

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Knowledge of Recovery Model

Crisis Intervention Skills

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Certification

Medications Administration Course

Completion of Psychiatric Nursing Component

Job description

This position is eligible for up to a $5,000 signing bonus with return of service

Position: Registered Practical Nurse

Competition: RPN MH IP

Status: Temporary Full-Time & Part-Time

Department: Mental Health – In Patient

Salary: $35.90 - $38.16 / hour

Hours of Work: Days, evenings, nights and weekend shifts

Union Association: CUPE

Position Summary

As a member of the Interprofessional Care Team, the Registered Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients, in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and policies and the Standards of Nursing Practice. The Registered Practical Nurse works under the direction of and in conjunction with other regulated health care professional members of the team. The RPN participates in service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centred environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• A Registered Practical Nurse currently registered with College of Nurses
• Successful completion of an approved Medications Administration Course consistent with the Standard of the College of Nursing of Ontario. Able to demonstrate competence in the administration of medications
• Minimum of three years’ experience in working with people who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness
• Completion of the psychiatric nursing component, crisis intervention and suicide intervention courses would be considered an asset
• Current NVCI, CPR and First Aid
• Member of RPNAO preferred
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated competence in nursing practice
• Excellent knowledge of a variety of serious mental illnesses
• Excellent knowledge and experience working with psychotropic medications, side effects of same etc.
• Knowledge/experience of the Recovery Model, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to care
• Knowledge/experience with Psychosocial Rehabilitation Model
• Knowledge of the mandate of mental health integrated community services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and also function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and ability to prioritize
• Demonstrated ability to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner with patients, visitors, staff and volunteers
• Good attendance and availability required