Registered Practical Nurse – Outpatient Mental Health Services #440-25

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Owen Sound is seeking a full-time Registered Practical Nurse to provide support in Outpatient Mental Health Services. The role involves assessing patients in psychosocial crises, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring quality patient-centered care. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience with individuals facing serious mental illness and relevant nursing qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with individuals in a psychosocial crisis or psychiatric emergency.
• 3 years working with persons with a Serious Mental Illness.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessment and case coordination service.
• Collaborate with team members to support individuals and families.
• Engage patients using multiple therapeutic techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Team collaboration

Motivational interviewing

Education

Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: FULL-TIME

WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157

Reporting to the Manager of the Crisis Team, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide comprehensive mental health assessment and case coordination service to persons that are experiencing a psychosocial crisis or psychiatric emergency, have been recently discharged from the inpatient MH unit or being connected to the Urgent Clinic. This incumbent will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of community resources, family, hospital and social systems to collaborate with team members on appropriate responses and intervention to support individuals and their families. This position is initially targeted to work with our Community Crisis Team with the understanding that the RPN is a member of Outpatient Mental Health Services and as such may be transferred to another program as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized Community College
• Experience in working with individuals in a psychosocial crisis or psychiatric emergency and working with community agencies
• 3 years working with persons with a Serious Mental Illness
• Psycho/social and mental status assessment skills
• Current CPI Certification or willingness to take training
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Health Care and Consent Act and Substitute Decision Makers Act, Child and Family Services ACT, DSM- IV (R) is essential
• Ability to communicate positively and professionally with family members, community providers and physicians utilizing telecommunications systems and face to face skills.
• Ability to respond and prioritize multiple departmental requests to provide quality client centered care
• Ability to problem solve and make effective decisions in a fast paced, stressful emergent environment
• Ability to engage patients using knowledge and skills related to motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural and brief solution focused therapies
• Ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patient and /or family to develop care planning for patients with complex treatment needs
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• 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