(PERMANENT PART TIME) REGISTERED NURSE 2 - NURSING REFLIEF POOL NRP

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences • Whitby, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ontario Shores is seeking a Registered Nurse. As an RN, you will provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses using a recovery focused model of care built upon compassion, inspiration and hope. To engage in a leadership role and to be an active and equal member of the inter-professional team. To perform Charge nurse responsibilities and may be given the opportunity to apply to the Patient Care Facilitator role. Although the posted vacancy is to work within Adolescent Services, all Registered Nurses must have the ability to work in any area of Ontario Shores as patients needs dictate.

Requirements

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Current CPR – HCP (Health Care Provider).
• Demonstrated knowledge of College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the CNO.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, as well as relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
• Knowledge of psychopharmacological interventions and psychiatric disorders within an adolescent population.
• Experience in the treatment of concurrent disorders, including substance abuse counseling and harm reduction techniques.
• Experience with adolescent assessment and treatment modalities.
• Experience in crisis and suicide intervention.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and documentation skills.
• Evidence of strong professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with computers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within an inter-professional team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to prioritize.
• Knowledge, experience, and skills in participating in community integration activities with adolescents with psychiatric illness.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in such roles as charge nurse, group co-facilitation, case management and preceptorship.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
• Must be able work shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Meditech experience preferred.
• BScN preferred.
• It is highly encouraged that staff complete the CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health and/or Gerontological Nursing within five years of hire date.
• CNA certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing is considered an asset.
• Recent psychiatric nursing and/or adolescent experience, an asset.
• The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses using a recovery focused model of care.
• Engage in a leadership role and be an active and equal member of the inter-professional team.
• Perform Charge nurse responsibilities.
• May be given the opportunity to apply to the Patient Care Facilitator role.
• Ability to work in any area of Ontario Shores as patient needs dictate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level