Registered Nurse, Trillium Acute Care / Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Services (Temporary Part Time)

Homewood Health Centre•Guelph, ON

16d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse with our Trillium Acute Care Unit /Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Services (EMHAS), you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here! Internal applications for this position within the ONA bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered in the selection process. This is a temporary position, lasting approximately until Sept 2027

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the CNO, in good standing
BScN and CPMHN (C) preferred
2+ years of experience working with patients who have a broad range of psychiatric diagnoses preferred
Mental Health Nursing certificate preferred
1 year in charge nurse role preferred
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, and community mental health resources
CPR/Basic Rescuer
Skilled in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, suicide prevention, and the management of aggressive behaviour
Knowledge of documentation standards (CNO) and privacy legislation (PHIPPA)
Knowledge of CBT/DBT is an asset
Experience with group facilitation is an asset
Current knowledge and experience specific to emergency mental health and crisis intervention
Sound clinical judgment based on current best practices, and patient centered care
Proven excellence in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and organizational skills
Proven ability and skill in working independently and as a part of an innovative interdisciplinary team
Ability to prioritize and function effectively in a demanding and challenging environment
Proven ability to assume leadership

Responsibilities

Provide care based on a crisis model of care with a bio-psychosocial approach in a safe environment
Provide care to patients admitted to Trillium in psychiatric crisis requiring short stay admission to in the Intensive Care Unit and the Assessment and Stabilization program
Manage crisis and emergency situations in an Emergency Department environment
Work from nursing care plans established by the primary nurse for each patient within Trillium
Administer psychiatric, and non-psychiatric medications and treatments
Provide group facilitation
Assess and prevent suicide and manage aggressive behaviour through non-violent crisis intervention techniques
Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate
Act as a preceptor, mentor, coach, or resource nurse as appropriate
Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports
Participate in clinical discussions, team meetings, and patient/family conferences
Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned, and direct the work of others
Contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to CNO standards, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and diversified patient populations within Trillium