Job Description

Duties:

As a Resource Team RPN, you will be available to float to all units of the hospital as required where you will:

• Maximize the person's function, participation and control in their recovery.
• Promote healthy lifestyle changes through health teaching.
• Provide person centered care, by incorporating knowledge of the unique needs of adults with mental health challenges &/or varying stages of cognitive deficits.
• Identify patient needs and respond to them appropriately and promptly.
• Monitor and document patient response to therapeutic intervention and report unexpected outcomes to the RN.
• Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and comply with, the vision and value statements of the Royal, relevant policies, procedures, responsibilities and routines and other relevant information.
• Promote a supportive working relationship and effective communication of the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish and promote effective therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
• Accountable to meet College of Nurses of Ontario Standards for RPN's.
• Engage in enhancing knowledge through ongoing learning, education and reflective practice.
• Administer medications and perform treatments within the RPN's full scope of practice according to applicable regulations and the College of Nurses of Ontario Professional Standards and policies and procedures of the Royal.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal's Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing;
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of two years recent experience with adults with psychiatric/mental health illness preferred.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
• WHMIS update in preceding 12 months.
• Fire Training update in the past 12 months.
• CPR Certification within the last 12 months.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.
• GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training and P.I.E.C.E.S training, or other related dementia care training is preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Current knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing. Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.