219-26 RN, Inpatient Mental Health, Job Share, Stratford
About The Position
The RN offers mental health teaching to patients and families, and demonstrates knowledge of all Ontario legislation that affects mental health care. The RN is responsible for meeting the medical needs of clients, including medication management and education. The Registered Nurse will demonstrate solid knowledge and skills that include, but are not limited to: mental status examination, crisis management, establishment of effective therapeutic relationships, utilization of developmentally appropriate approaches, ability to provide and direct care to the psychogeriatric client, clients with substance abuse concerns, clients being cared for during withdrawal management processes, and implementation and evaluation of various therapeutic interventions.
Requirements
- Current Registration and Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current BLS Certification
- Demonstrated skill in effective crisis management
- Demonstrated knowledge of psychopharmacology.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the mental health act, substitute decisions act, health care consent act, Personal Health Information Protection Act
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and establish therapeutic relationships with clients and team members
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning
- Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and flexibility
Nice To Haves
- Canadian Nurses’ Association in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing designation (CPMHN) preferred.
- Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) preferred.
- Recent inpatient mental health experience preferred.
- GPA preferred.
- Mental Health First Aide preferred
Responsibilities
- Offer mental health teaching to patients and families.
- Demonstrate knowledge of all Ontario legislation that affects mental health care.
- Meet the medical needs of clients, including medication management and education.
- Demonstrate solid knowledge and skills in mental status examination, crisis management, establishment of effective therapeutic relationships, utilization of developmentally appropriate approaches, ability to provide and direct care to the psychogeriatric client, clients with substance abuse concerns, clients being cared for during withdrawal management processes, and implementation and evaluation of various therapeutic interventions.
Benefits
- Ministry of Health’s Tuition Support Program for Rural and Remote Communities (TSPN)
- Canada Student Loan Forgiveness for Family Doctors and Nurses
- Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN)
- New Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program
- Nurse Residency Program
- Clinical Nurse Educators that offer on-site training
- Clinical Scholars available for on unit assistance and questions
- Preceptor/Peer Mentorship Opportunities
- Collaborative Team Environment
- Nurse Support Line (Experienced Nurses or Registered Respiratory Therapists available for advice on non-emergent issues)
- Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Extended Health/Semi Private and Dental Benefits (for Part-time and Full-time only)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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