(TEMPORARY FULL TIME )REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - ReACT

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse to provide specialized care for patients with complex mental illnesses. This role emphasizes recovery-focused practices and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective discharge planning. With a commitment to compassion and hope, you will be instrumental in supporting clients through their recovery journey. If you are passionate about mental health nursing and have the necessary experience, this part-time opportunity offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of psychiatric experience in a mental health facility preferred.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice and Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized mental health nursing care to clients with severe mental illnesses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for recovery and discharge planning.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) License

CPR - Health Care Provider Certification

Job description

(TEMPORARY FULL TIME) REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - ReACT

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Job Description

The Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse, reporting to the Clinical Manager for the Complex General Psychiatry C (CGPC) inpatient unit and the Recovery Activation Community Transition (ReACT) service. As an RPN, you will provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses, using ReACT principles rooted in a recovery-focused model of care, built on compassion, inspiration, and hope.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized mental health nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, multidisciplinary teams, referral sources, and community partners to facilitate recovery and successful discharge planning.
• Implement recovery-oriented practices and uphold standards of practice as per the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Current CPR – Health Care Provider (HCP).
• Minimum of 5 years psychiatric experience in a mental health facility preferred.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice, Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, and relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of recovery principles and experience working with diverse populations.

Additional Details

This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit. The job posting closes on May 7th, 2025. This is a 1-year contract, part-time employment, with a pay rate of $20.00-$25.00 per hour.