Temporary - Registered Practical Nurse

TEMPORARY FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS

Under the direction of the Clinical Operations Manager this position is responsible for the provision of safe effective and ethical nursing care. The RPN will provide direct professional nursing care to clients requiring mental health services and presenting with less complex care needs (stable with predictable outcomes). Utilizing the principles of the nursing process and in collaboration with the RN and members of the clinical team the RPN can provide care to clients with more complex needs within their level of competence. The position provides comprehensive community treatment rehabilitation and support to referred seriously mentally ill individuals in the Windsor-Essex County area. The position provides professional case management services within the framework of a client directed clinical/rehabilitation case management model. The incumbent(s) provides a continuum of functions including: assertive outreach assessments building therapeutic relationships developing support plans with clients client and systems advocacy symptom management supportive counseling family support and crisis intervention

The position responsibilities include the following within the scope of practice guidelines provided by the College of Nurses for Registered Practical Nurses (RPN):

Conducts detailed assessments of the mental health care and basic needs of individuals receiving treatment at CMHA-WECB Early Intervention Program for Psychosis (EI Program).
Completes regular assessments of clients mental health and wellness and communicates assessment results with client natural supports and other team members when needed.
Providing client needs identification through on-going assessment and team treatment planning;
Routinely assesses clients physical and mental health needs to identify early stages of relapse and complex care needs. Once identified RPN to initiate consultation with RN to review current care plan and mutually determine the need for the RN to assume the full range of care requirements during this period.

Provides Clinical Intervention to support client needs within the RPN scope of practice.
Developing goal focused support/care plans based on assessment with client and other supports as appropriate including family members and/or other natural supports service providers when available.
Ensuring that interventions address the outcomes or goals as derived from the clients plan of care in participation with the client and their supports. Evaluate client outcomes and updates the care plan as required in collaboration with the RN and the inter-professional team.
Ensures a minimum workload of direct client intervention as negotiated with the immediate supervisor.

Providing psychosocial rehabilitation counseling and therapeutic support to client in achieving goals particularly in the areas of mental health physical health and wellness basic life skills social interactions family relationships coping with mental illness medication education and adherence vocational skills development monitoring progress and carrying out interventions and support.
Ensures all file management and reporting functions are maintained in a comprehensive and timely manner adhering to agency policies.

Assists clients in accessing and obtaining other community resources where needed and appropriate and advocates with and for clients to ensure adequate resources are available. Ensuring clients have information related to rights under the Mental Health Act and other related legislation when needed
Under authorization of a psychiatrist or physician receives medication orders administers medications including injectable medications where appropriate.
Adhering to standards as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario and agency Policy and Procedures.
Following agency procedures and College of Nurses of Ontario Standards regarding documentation of medication orders medication administration and reporting of errors.

Acting with clients consent as liaison with clients psychiatrist/physician
Effectively communicates assessments and concerns regularly with team members and psychiatrists/physicians and collaborates to establish interventions and supports based on client needs and goals.

Ensuring family members are aware of available community resources that provide services and support. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related legislation the College of Nurses as well as the programs and services of local social agencies government departments institutions and other groups concerned with the client population

Requires knowledge and skills acquired through completion of a Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Certificate in Mental Health Nursing is a preferred asset.
Two (2) years of experience working in a mental-health related field is required. Demonstrated experience with and detailed knowledge of first episode psychosis and other psychiatric illnesses within the last 5 years. Minimum one year experience in outpatient specialized mental health. Experience working with youth and young adults. comprehensive knowledge of functions and principles of case management; thorough knowledge of psychotropic and other mental health related medications; up to date knowledge of relevant mental health and nursing policy legislation and regulation; knowledge of community resources. Thorough knowledge of nursing principles procedures and practices in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the regulations of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
Bilingualism in both official languages at the advanced level is considered an asset.
The agencys regular hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Flexible hours are required to meet client and service needs.

Grade 8 $35.71 $42.25 per hour
Applicable shift premiums are paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement Article 17.11.

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