Registered Practical Nurse – Mental Health Services #609-25

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Owen Sound is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse to provide outreach services for older adults facing complex mental health challenges. This role requires a blend of counselling abilities and organizational skills, alongside relevant certifications. Candidates should have a solid understanding of mental health resources and demonstrate a commitment to patient safety. The ideal applicant will possess excellent communication skills and be part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• 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 issues.
• Communicate effectively with patients and family.
• Advocate for patient safety and support a safe workplace.

Skills

Current Registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario or eligibility

Ability to provide counselling and support

Knowledge of medication side effects

Ability to communicate positively

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Current PIECES certification

Mental Health certification

CPR & CPI Certification

Job description

DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES – OUTPATIENT BSO LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE STATUS: PART-TIME WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Current Registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario or eligibility
• Current PIECES certification
• Mental Health certification
• Current GPA certification
• Knowledge of common standardized screening tools to assess cognition, pain, falls risk, mental health status and delirium
• Ability to provide a wide range of counselling, support, advocacy and educational services to familymembers and others significant in the patient’s life
• Ability to communicate positively and professionally with family members, community providers and physicians
• Minimum two years of experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of DSM-IV-R and the Mental Health Act
• Valid Class G driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Ability to work closely as a member of a team and share responsibilities
• Knowledge of medication side effects
• Excellent organizational skills and scheduling abilities
• Ability to co-ordinate multiple interests to provide quality patient care
• Ability to problem solve and make effective decisions during highly stressful and potentially violentemergency situations
• Knowledge and experience with Teach Back principles
• Excellent knowledge of community resources
• CPR & CPI Certification
• 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

• Familiarity with principles and practice of case management and psycho-social rehab model