Registered Practical Nurse, Parkwood Institute Mental Health Float Pool

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health facility in London is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a full-time position in the Mental Health Float Pool. The successful candidate will support various inpatient programs and be responsible for applying the nursing process, demonstrating leadership, and engaging in teaching and research activities. A valid CPR certificate and current nursing certification are required. Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act is essential.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Valid CPR certificate.
• Experience with psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across all inpatient programs.
• Engage in teaching and research activities.
• Demonstrate leadership during team conferences.

Skills

Supervision under OHSA

Knowledge of Mental Health Care Act

Communication skills

Pharmacology and medication administration

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Registered Practical Nurse certification

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse, Parkwood Institute Mental Health Float Pool – 1 position

Parkwood Institute Mental Health Float Pool

Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care – London, ON

Full Time

Salary Range: $38.80 - $39.19 /hour

**REPOSTED**

St. Joseph’s Health Care is willing to consider applicants who are eligible for Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). The program provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible RPNs/RNs/ Nurse Practitioners in exchange for a two-year full-time commitment. To learn more about the program, visit www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses.

We welcome new graduate applications through the NGG portal. Please ensure you register and apply through the portal for consideration: https://www.nursescareerstart.health.gov.on.ca/Default.aspx and apply to the St. Joseph’s Job Posting.

The Mental Health Care Program at the Parkwood Institute serves patients with serious mental illness across the continuum. The Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Model is the foundation of our work, and is built on a set of principles and values that emphasize client and family involvement in decision making, client choice, the provision of a range of services to meet treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs, and includes a commitment from mental health professionals to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients based on their stated preferences, wishes, desires, and life plans. The populations we serve within our inpatient services include Dual Diagnosis, Geriatric, as well as Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation Programs within adult services.

The float pool will provide support across all inpatient programs.

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

Essential Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid CPR certificate
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA
• Knowledge of and commitment to the application of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery framework
• Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act
• In‑depth knowledge of major illness from a biopsychosocial perspective
• Proficiency and experience in Pharmacology and medication administration
• Experience, knowledge and well developed assessment and evaluation skills, of the special needs of the specialty mental health populations with severe and persistent mental illness with responsive behaviours and co‑morbid medical conditions
• Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process
• Demonstrate experience in establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
• Demonstrated leadership in the initiation, coordination of, and participation in team/family conferences and clinical activities
• Ability to work collaboratively with regulated and non‑regulated members of the inter‑professional team
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with this patient population and their families
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated attention to ensuring a safe work environment for self, patients and others
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position which includes heavy lifting, bending, standing, walking, pushing, pulling

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Certified/or in the process of completing courses toward the Canadian Psychiatry and Mental Health Certification
• GPA and understanding of the PIECES framework
• Knowledge and skill in relevant counseling and treatment modalities (CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and problem solving therapy)

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID‑19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

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