(TEMPORARY FULL-TIME) REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - COMPLEX GENERAL PSYCHIATRY A (CGP-A)

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse to join their Complex General Psychiatry team. In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide essential care and support to patients with complex mental health issues. Your expertise will help in assessment, stabilization, and the implementation of recovery-focused interventions. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. If you are passionate about nursing and want to contribute to a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing or long-term care is essential.
• Ability to work shifts and maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and therapeutic interventions in a recovery-focused model.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for patient care.
• Implement nursing best practices and document care needs.

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR – Health Care Provider

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Meditech

Job description

(TEMPORARY FULL-TIME) REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - COMPLEX GENERAL PSYCHIATRY A (CGP-A)

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: TEMPO002843

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• Posted : April 28, 2025
• Full-Time

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Whitby-Ontario
700 Gordon Street
Whitby, ON L1N5S9, CAN

Whitby-Ontario
700 Gordon Street
Whitby, ON L1N5S9, CAN

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to work in Complex General Psychiatry A. Staff on this unit will work with an interprofessional care team to provide assessment, stabilization and treatment services for patients with schizophrenia and other complex mental illnesses. As an RPN, you will provide assessment and therapeutic interventions in a recovery-focused model of care. You will provide mental health and general nursing care utilizing the nursing process to patients with severe and persistent mental illness. You will organize and collaborate in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices with Registered Nurses and an interdisciplinary team.

Please Note: Although the posted vacancy is for the Complex General Psychiatry A unit, all Registered Practical Nurses must have the ability to work in any area of the Centre as patient needs dictate.

Requirements:
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Current CPR – Health Care Provider (HCP)
• Demonstrated knowledge of College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the CNO.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, as well as relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
• Recent psychiatric nursing and/or seniors experience in a mental health facility, long term care facility or service
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated competence within the full scope of practice of a Registered Practical Nurse in the provision of assessment, care, medications, interventions and documentation of care needs.
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with computers
• Meditech experience preferred
• Implements and models the Recovery philosophy in all aspects of care as a Recovery champion
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
• Must be able to work shifts
• First aid certificate is an asset.
• Recent experience working with patients with acquired brain injury or brain disorders, Axis I and II diagnosis is a asset.
• The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language is an asset.

This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Contract - 6 months

Job Posting Closing: May 12, 2025 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.