Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse
About The Position
The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) is accountable for promoting high quality care through assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the total care needs of our patients/residents/clients (P/R/Cs). The RN/RPN is required to coordinate with all the departments within the facility, families and professionals associated with P/R/Cs care. The RN/RPN must promote effective communication in the facility through care given and reporting mechanisms. The RN/RPN is expected to participate in staff meetings and educational opportunities to maintain their own professional competence.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) or Psychiatric Nursing diploma
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Bachelor of Nursing or Nursing diploma
- Basic computer skills
- Basic counseling skills
- Basic decision making skills
- Basic facilitation skills
- Basic mediation skills
- Basic assessment skills
- Basic communication skills
- Knowledge of commonly used psychotropic medications
- Competency in psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning & treatment
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to keep effective work relationships with clients of diverse backgrounds
- Knowledge of the Provincial Mental Health Services Act and Regulations
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
- Must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.
- Must bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the total care needs of patients/residents/clients.
- Coordinating with all departments within the facility, families, and professionals associated with patient/resident/client care.
- Promoting effective communication in the facility through care given and reporting mechanisms.
- Participating in staff meetings and educational opportunities to maintain professional competence.
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
