Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse in the Ross Memorial Mental Health Program will function as a member of the interdisciplinary team and as such, is involved with cases of a complex clinical nature and is responsible for: assessing and evaluating the biopsychosocial and emotional factors salient to assigned cases. As a Schedule One Facility the nurse is expected to function within an acute care setting (ED Crisis, PICU, Mental Health Inpatient, off ward units) to develop, implement, participate in evaluating the Clients treatment plan; provide crisis intervention; provide case follow-up and support clients in discharge planning; participate in team conferences; staff meetings and professional development activities; and performing other duties as required.
The Mental Health Inpatient Unit is currently seeking a Permanent Part-Time B Registered Nurse position to join their healthcare team.
Effective Date: September 22, 2025
Department/Unit/Program Description
The Mental Health Inpatient Unit is a Schedule 1 adult psychiatry short-term unit that provides assessment, stabilization and short-term treatment. The secured inpatient unit also features a dining room, group work areas and a private terrace for patients. A multidisciplinary team staffs the unit, providing nursing care as well as treatment and activity programs.
Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Nurses may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness
Essential Qualifications
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing
Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate or CPI training
BCLS certificate, on hire
Three (3) to five (5) years related psychiatric experience working with Seriously Mentally Ill individuals in an inpatient or outpatient setting
Excellent and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment skills
Experience in Crisis Intervention techniques
Excellent knowledge of psychopharmacologic treatment and protocols
Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
Knowledge of community resources and referral protocols for consumers and family members an asset
Skilled at verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques
Knowledge of the consultation/liaison model of care delivery
Experience with working with the seriously mentally ill population
Knowledge of nursing theories
Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis
Preferred Qualifications
B.Sc.N.
Excellent understanding of psychiatric nursing role in a hospital/community mental health care setting
Expert understanding with relationship between psychiatric illness and emotional health
Excellent interpersonal skills to be supportive to patients, families, colleagues and community health care professionals
Excellent organizational skills to be able to cope with a demanding and every changing workload
Sound knowledge of counseling skills
Sound knowledge of pertinent Mental Health legislation and forms pertaining to psychiatric assessment/hospitalization as stipulated under the Mental Health Act
Assessment skills including ability to conduct and evaluate a comprehensive bio-psychosocial history and mental status examination
Assessment skills for conducting suicide risk
Sound knowledge of acute psychopathology
Sound knowledge of psychotropic medication
Knowledge of solution based model
Mastery of Crisis intervention theory and techniques/skills
Short and long term problem solving skills
Understanding of Patients Rights, Patient Advocate Office etc. as outline in the Mental Health legislation
Demonstrated application of Bereavement theory and CISM
Epic trained or ability to train and pass testing
Hours of Work
Must be available to work (12) hour shifts (days, and nights), Monday to Sunday, including statutory holidays. Shifts and hours may change according to patient/program requirements and as per the ONA Collective Agreement.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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Job Detail
Job Id
JD2730448
Industry
Not mentioned
Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Part Time
Salary:
Not mentioned
Employment Status
Permanent
Job Location
Lindsay, ON, CA, Canada
Education
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