Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Mental Health-Global, PTT (J0625-0519)

North York General Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Toronto seeks a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) specializing in Mental Health for a part-time position. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered care, working collaboratively within a dynamic team, and advancing care through teaching, learning, and research.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Hospital Pension Plan

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Medication Certificate.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient and family driven care.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of care providers.
• Work with adults with mental health illness.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Practical Nursing diploma

Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (BCLS)

Tools

Patient Information Systems

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Mental Health-Global, PTT (J0625-0519)

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Company Bio

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Company Bio

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Registered Practical Nurse, Mental Health Global Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will do this by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of care providers, with an emphasis on the assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of patient health. You’re a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Work with adults with mental health illness
• Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team
• Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts
• Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement
• Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems
• Demonstrate evidence of self- motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, and patient education
  
  

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized Community College
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (BCLS)
• Current Medication Certificate
• Certification in Crisis Intervention by Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), preferred
• Certificate in Mental Health Nursing from a recognized community college, preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience, preferred
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset
  
  

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time temporary position, 8 hour shifts, days, evenings, and night shifts, including weekends, in the Mental Health Global Psychiatry department We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. #INDO

How To Apply

Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
  
  

Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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