Registered Practical Nurse (RPT 0.4 FTE Bilingual)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care seeks a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse to join their interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on providing person-centered care to geriatric clients, promoting recovery and healthy lifestyle changes. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to professional development and the ability to engage effectively with patients and their families. Join a supportive environment that prioritizes safety and compliance with industry standards, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults facing mental health challenges.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team to deliver care.
• Monitor and document patient responses to therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Mental Health Awareness

Cognitive Care

Medication Administration

Professional Development

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Duties:

• Work actively and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team to organize and deliver care to geriatric clients in a psychiatric setting.
• Maximize the client'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 responses to therapeutic interventions and report unexpected outcomes to the RN.
• Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
• Demonstrate awareness of and comply with the vision and value statements of the Royal, relevant policies, procedures, responsibilities, and routines.
• Promote supportive working relationships and effective communication within the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish and foster effective therapeutic relationships between staff, patients, and their families.
• Meet College of Nurses of Ontario Standards for RPNs.
• Engage in ongoing learning, education, and reflective practice to enhance knowledge.
• Administer medications and perform treatments within the RPN's full scope of practice, adhering to applicable regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.
• Work in a manner that ensures staff and patient safety, complying with policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Maintain a work environment aligned with The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination-Free Workplace Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a 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 is preferred.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
• WHMIS update within the past 12 months.
• Fire Training update within the past 12 months.
• CPR Certification within the last 12 months.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) is required.
• GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training and P.I.E.C.E.S training, or other related dementia care training, are preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring, and positioning techniques.
• Proficiency in English (A-) in oral expression, comprehension, reading, and writing; French (A-) in oral expression and comprehension is mandatory.