Job Description

Categories:

Service

Location(s):

Owen Sound

Types:

Part Time

DEPARTMENT: INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - SERVICE

STATUS: PART-TIME

WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157

Reporting to the Manager, Inpatient Mental Health, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care within professional scope of practice. In keeping with a client-focused philosophy, the functions of this role are to assist our patients and your co-workers in achieving positive outcomes in a safe and therapeutic environment in inpatient mental health.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Current Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized Community College or willingness to obtain the same Recent psychiatric nursing experience within the past three years Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Substitute Decision Makers Act, HCCA and the DSM-V-TR 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 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 including nights, weekends and holidays according to the schedule commitment to the unit Knowledge and application of BPGs for the Older Adult including P.I.E.C.E. S., GPA or willingness to learn/accept training and integrate into practice Commitment to continuing education Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record Adherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment * 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