Registered Practical Nurse, Psychiatry

Kamin Science Center; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital, part of Sinai Health, is seeking an experienced Registered Practical Nurse, Psychiatry to join our psychiatric care team. This role combines clinical expertise with compassionate care for adults facing schizophrenia, depression, and cognitive impairment.

You will deliver holistic psychiatric nursing care, document assessments, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to support patient goals and safe dispositions.

Qualifications

• Proficient in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention.
• Strong nursing assessment and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic mental health nursing care to patients and families.
• Document Mental Status Exams and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional care team on care plans.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Crisis intervention

Health assessment

Time management

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma as an RPN

Job description

Sinai Health is looking for an experienced Registered Practical Nurse, Psychiatry.

Are you a Registered Practical Nurse with a passion for mental health? Join our Psychiatry team at Mount Sinai Hospital in this role that blends clinical expertise with compassionate care. Here your work will empower patients on their journey to mental wellness. This opportunity allows you to develop your nursing expertise while supporting patients facing a range of diagnoses, including schizophrenia, depression, and cognitive impairment. Specializing in Psychiatry provides a unique opportunity to engage with diverse patient cases, each requiring a personalized approach. The variety in diagnoses and treatment plans makes this field both engaging and rewarding, offering continuous professional growth.

Is this you?

You are compassionate and patient, key traits that enable you to provide empathetic support to those in our care. Nurturing these qualities helps you engage effectively in mental health recovery, fostering a supportive environment that enhances long-term patient outcomes.

You are kind and have a strong sense of empathy, traits that are invaluable when supporting sensitive patient situations. Your appreciation for the role of trauma as it relates to the patient experience helps build trust and facilitates more effective interventions, contributing to your growth as a compassionate health care provider.

You are a clear communicator and effective problem solver, equipped with strong conflict resolution skills. At Mount Sinai, your proficiency in articulating care plans and de-escalation skills enhances our team’s collaboration and supports a calm environment that is crucial for effective patient care. These proficiencies are invaluable in building your practical nursing expertise and setting a solid foundation for continued growth within the specialization of psychiatric nursing.

About this team:

Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our 18-bed psychiatric inpatient unit serves diverse populations, including adults (18+), geriatrics (65+), and antepartum/postpartum patients. We address a broad range of mental health diagnoses including mood, anxiety, psychosis and substance related disorders. Recognized as a leader in these areas, Mount Sinai is dedicated to a holistic approach where the "art" and "science" of nursing converge, ensuring comprehensive patient care. Our primary objective is to empower our patients to successfully transition back into the community, equipped to manage their health with confidence. We are committed to delivering patient care that not only addresses immediate health challenges but also fosters long-term wellness.

In this role you will:

• Apply the nursing process in the provision of holistic patient and family-centred care that aligns with the patient’s identified goals for mental health and wellness.
• Provide comprehensive and accurate documentation of relevant mental and physical health assessments i.e. Mental Status Exam, Suicide Risk Assessments (C-SSRS), head-to-toe assessments etc.
• Anticipate, recognize, and address rapidly changing situations
• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to patients and families in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner
• Utilize psychiatric nursing interventions such as one-to-one meetings, activity groups, supporting the use of distress tolerance, grounding and other psychotherapeutic skills
• Collaborate with members of the interprofessional care team to develop and review patient care plans and work towards disposition planning
• Provide health-related education to patients and families using effective teaching strategies that take into account the patient & family’s health literacy
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the CNO Standards and Sinai Health’s policy and procedures

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Diploma preparation as an RPN in an accredited education program for Nursing
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Minimum 1-2 years recent experience in acute care or psychiatric nursing

Preferred

• Non-violent crisis intervention/de-escalation certification or equivalent
• Experience using an electronic health record system(s) is considered an asset

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention skills including verbal de-escalation, redirection, distress tolerance and grounding techniques, including for the older adult population
• Excellent health and clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability in providing quality patient-focused care and addressing the fundamental care needs of patients and their families
• Demonstrated effective time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others including patients and their families