Mental Health Nurse (Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse)

Categories: Nursing

Location(s): Owen Sound

Types: Full Time

DEPARTMENT: INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: ONA

STATUS: FULL-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $40.24 – $57.68

Reporting to the Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) works collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care patients with acute mental health, addictions, dementia and other neurological conditions within the professional scope of practice. In keeping with a client-focused philosophy, the functions of this role are to assist patients and co-workers in achieving optimal outcomes in a safe and therapeutic environment, as well as supporting positive transitions back to the community.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required

Current Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility

Successful completion of CNA for Mental Health or willingness to obtain

Recent Psychiatric Nursing experience within the past three years

Working knowledge of Mental Health Act and the DSM-V-TR

Valid non-violence crisis intervention Course

Demonstrated ability to conduct psycho/social and mental status assessment including risk assessment

Knowledge of community resources and navigation of broader mental health system

Demonstrated 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)

Knowledge and application of BPGs for the Older Adult including P.I.E.C.E. S., GPA and RNAO’s “3D’s” or a willingness to learn/accept training and integrate into practice

Provide support, advocacy and education services to patients and as needed to their support person(s)

Experience and knowledge in Medication Delivery and relevant side effects

Excellent leadership, problem solving, decision making, organizational and patient assessment skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated

Ability to work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team setting

Commitment to continuing education and agreement to take mandatory courses

Plan, develop and conduct inpatient groups

Ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays, according to the schedule commitment to the unit

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

Preferred

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Canadian Nursing Association Mental Health Nursing Certificate or eligibility