Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health
About The Position
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing care to adults in the inpatient Psychiatry unit. This role includes administering medications and providing therapeutic patient care to individuals experiencing acute symptoms associated with psychiatric disorders such as depression or psychosis. Essential skills include strong behavioral observation abilities, conducting thorough mental status and physical assessments, and monitoring patients’ responses to medication and other clinical interventions. The RPN will also be responsible for accurate and timely documentation, as well as maintaining ongoing communication with interdisciplinary team members and charge nurses to support coordinated, patient‑centered care.
Requirements
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
- CPI certification
- 1 year minimum acute adult mental health experience required
- Must possess a strong understanding of psychopharmacology
- Must possess a strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing, addiction issues and risk assessments
- Must possess good assessment and crisis intervention, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to perform well in stressful situations and problem solve.
- Good team player
- Satisfactory employment and attendance record
- Must be physically able to do the job, which involves heavy lifting and intensive physical effort
Nice To Haves
- Strong behavioral observation abilities
- Patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
- Ready to drive change and innovation
- Good communication skills with a clear patient focus
- Ability to manage execution
- Ability to foster teamwork and cooperation
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing care to adults in the inpatient Psychiatry unit.
- Administer medications and provide therapeutic patient care to individuals experiencing acute symptoms associated with psychiatric disorders such as depression or psychosis.
- Conduct thorough mental status and physical assessments.
- Monitor patients’ responses to medication and other clinical interventions.
- Perform accurate and timely documentation.
- Maintain ongoing communication with interdisciplinary team members and charge nurses to support coordinated, patient‑centered care.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
