Registered Practical Nurse (RFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team in providing exceptional care to geriatric clients in a psychiatric environment. This role emphasizes person-centered care, promoting healthy lifestyle changes, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Join a supportive team that values collaboration and strives to enhance the quality of life for clients through effective therapeutic relationships and comprehensive care strategies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing is essential.
• Minimum of two years experience with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care to geriatric clients in a psychiatric setting.
• Monitor patient responses and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Therapeutic Relationship Building

Medication Administration

Mental Health Knowledge

Cognitive Deficits Understanding

Professional Development Commitment

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Current Registration with CNO

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (RFT 1.0 FTE)

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Duties:

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will work actively and collaboratively in organizing and delivering care to geriatric clients in a psychiatric setting.

• Maximize the person’s function, participation and control in their recovery.
• Promote healthy lifestyle changes through health teaching.
• Provide person-centered care, by incorporating knowledge of the unique needs of older adults with mental health challenges and/or varying stages of cognitive deficits.
• Identify patient needs and respond to them appropriately and promptly.
• Monitor and document patient response to therapeutic intervention and report unexpected outcomes to the RN.
• Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and comply with the vision and value statements of the Royal, relevant policies, procedures, responsibilities, and routines.
• Promote a supportive working relationship and effective communication within the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish and promote effective therapeutic relationships between staff members, patients, and their families.
• Accountable to meet College of Nurses of Ontario Standards for RPNs.
• Engage in enhancing knowledge through ongoing learning, education, and reflective practice.
• Administer medications and perform treatments within the RPN’s full scope of practice according to applicable regulations and the College of Nurses of Ontario Professional Standards and policies and procedures of the Royal.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies, and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of two years recent experience with older adults with psychiatric/mental health illness preferred.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
• WHMIS update in preceding 12 months.
• Fire Training update in the past 12 months.
• CPR Certification within the last 12 months.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.
• GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training and P.I.E.C.E.S training, or other related dementia care training is preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Current knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension and oral expression.

About the company

The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is made up of: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, a 284-bed state-of-the-art mental health facility located in Ottawa, Ontario. The Brockville Mental Health Centre, a specialized 183-bed mental health facility.