Registered Practical Nurse – Mental Health Services #526-26

Job summary

Provide recovery-oriented mental health and addiction services, primarily through the Crisis Support Program, and support other mental health teams as needed. Assess and respond to clients’ needs, deliver medication and brief therapeutic support, and collaborate with patients, support persons, and multidisciplinary colleagues in a safe environment.

Job details

Categories: Nursing|Service Location(s): Owen Sound Types: Part Time DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE STATUS: PART-TIME REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $37.071 – $38.157 Reporting to the Manager of Crisis Mental Health Services, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will implement services meeting the needs of individuals with mental health and addiction illnesses utilizing Recovery Principles. The RPN must be able to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team working collaboratively with multiple services. This position may require travel within the counties of Grey and Bruce. The main responsibility is to the work of the Crisis Support Program with the understanding the RPN may be deployed to support other Mental Health Teams within the department, as required. In keeping with a client-focused philosophy, the functions of this role are to assist our clients and your co-workers in achieving positive outcomes in a safe and therapeutic environment. Qualifications Required: Current Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized Community College Recent psychiatric nursing experience within the past three years Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Substitute Decision Makers Act, HCCA and the DSM-IV-R Demonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial and psychiatric assessment including a risk assessment Knowledge of community resources and navigation of broader mental health system Demonstrates an ability to think critically and respond effectively to emergent situations Ability to provide a brief solution-focused therapy modality as well as support, advocacy and education services to patients and as needed to their support person(s) Valid CPI course Experience in medication delivery Excellent leadership, problem solving, decision making, organizational and patient assessment skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated Plan, develop and conduct inpatient groups Ability to work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team setting Ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays Commitment to continuing education Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

What you’ll do

Provide recovery-oriented mental health and addiction services, primarily through the Crisis Support Program, and support other mental health teams as needed. Assess and respond to clients’ needs, deliver medication and brief therapeutic support, and collaborate with patients, support persons, and multidisciplinary colleagues in a safe environment.

Requirements

Requires current or eligible Ontario College of Nurses registration, a psychiatric nursing certificate, and recent psychiatric nursing experience. Candidates must demonstrate assessment and crisis-response skills, knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and community resources, medication-delivery experience, a valid CPI course, and the ability to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Psychiatric Nursing
• Psychosocial Assessment
• Psychiatric Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Crisis Intervention
• Medication Delivery
• Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
• Patient Advocacy
• Patient Education
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Patient Safety
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Group Facilitation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Security & Safety

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