Job Description

Temporary Assignment - Approximately 72 Weeks

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Manager of the Schizophrenia Outpatient Clinic, you will demonstrate comprehensive psychiatric and risk assessment skills and a commitment to recovery-oriented, evidence-based care. As a Registered Nurse you will work in a clinical case management model of service delivery to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions that support client goals and facilitate recovery. You will demonstrate superb communication and relationship-building skills. You will work collaboratively and effectively with interprofessional team members with respect to clinical practice, education and research, utilizing best practice guidelines for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia or related psychotic disorders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
• Demonstrated ability to practice within the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Commitment to fulfilling the Mission and Vision of St. Joseph\xe2\x80\x99s Healthcare, Hamilton
• CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)) preferred
• CPR certification required

Previous clinical experience in psychiatric nursing with demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in psychiatric nursing, psychotropic pharmacology, counseling priniciples, clinical case management and group psychotherapy/interventions required

• Minimum of 2 years psychiatric nursing experience in mental health outpatient setting
• Demonstrated success in clinical case management within an outpatient mental health setting
• Evidence of understanding of relevant health care legislation.
• Comprehensive knowledge base of major mental disorders and related treatment modalities
• Comprehensive knowledge of schizophrenia and best practice evidence/research required
• Knowledge of community resources available to service individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness is required, and demonstrated ability to work with these partners across Hamilton, Halton, Niagara, Haldimand and Norfolk
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and be self-directed with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to actively participate with other inter-professional team members
• Demonstrated ability to document according to standards
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, including additional certification in counselling modalities specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy \xe2\x80\x93 Psychosis (CBT-P), Concurrent Disorders and smoking cessation as well as, precepting nursing students
• Comprehensive understanding of Self Management Supports and tools/strategies to implement this practice into daily clinical work required.
• Certification in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy would be an asset
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, leading and evaluating therapeutic groups considered best practice for this target population
• Balanced judgement in risk assessment and management; knowledge and skills related to crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Critical thinking, appraisal skills and effective problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated abilities to establish, maintain and terminate therapeutic relationships, to set therapeutic boundaries and to utilize therapeutic interviewing skills
• It is essential that current knowledge and research evidence be integrated into clinical practice
• Commitment and demonstrated ability to provide recovery oriented service
• Good attendance and work record are essential
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license with adequate insurance and use of a reliable vehicle required
• Demonstrates competence (knowledge/skills/attitude) in the use of community safety training interventions, trauma-informed care and other best practices available to promote healing and recovery

HOURS OF WORK:
Monday-Friday; Days

PLEASE NOTE:
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

St. Joe\xe2\x80\x99s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.

St. Joseph\xe2\x80\x99s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.

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