Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Clinic
- Employer
- Grand River Hospital
- Location
- Kitchener, Ontario
- Closing date
- Nov 2, 2022
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- Discipline
- Registered Nurse
- Work Setting
- Hospital / Health Centre
- Area of Practice
- General Nursing, Mental Health / Psychiatric / Addiction care
- Hours
- Full-time
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Union: ONA Nursing
Location: Freeport Campus
Work Type: Temporary Full Time
Contract End Date: April 30, 2023
Shift: 7.5 Hour Shifts - Days
Summary:
Offering person-centered care, guided by recovery principles, the Registered Nurse promotes healing and instills hope while demonstrating the values of the Mental Health and Addictions Program. Adult Transition Team or ATT is a best practice model of providing community specialized mental health care to people with severe and persistent mental illness. This program is located at Freeport and supports people living in all types of housing options across Waterloo Region. The team will be supporting patients recently discharged from Specialized Mental Inpatients and require a team to support them until they can be transitioned to a permanent team such as FACTT or ACTT. This clinician will assess the client's individual status and needs, support the treatment plan and, in collaboration with all ATT members. The Registered Nurse will provide the injections and monitoring of medications and required lab work associated with the medication. The ATT team utilizes a client centered approach striving to support the client's recovery plan. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Registered Nurse will work in collaboration with the community partners and housing providers.
Qualifications:
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.
Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.
Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).
Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.
Location: Freeport Campus
Work Type: Temporary Full Time
Contract End Date: April 30, 2023
Shift: 7.5 Hour Shifts - Days
Summary:
Offering person-centered care, guided by recovery principles, the Registered Nurse promotes healing and instills hope while demonstrating the values of the Mental Health and Addictions Program. Adult Transition Team or ATT is a best practice model of providing community specialized mental health care to people with severe and persistent mental illness. This program is located at Freeport and supports people living in all types of housing options across Waterloo Region. The team will be supporting patients recently discharged from Specialized Mental Inpatients and require a team to support them until they can be transitioned to a permanent team such as FACTT or ACTT. This clinician will assess the client's individual status and needs, support the treatment plan and, in collaboration with all ATT members. The Registered Nurse will provide the injections and monitoring of medications and required lab work associated with the medication. The ATT team utilizes a client centered approach striving to support the client's recovery plan. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Registered Nurse will work in collaboration with the community partners and housing providers.
Qualifications:
- Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- 3 years experience in Mental Health & Addictions Nursing - working with people who have a severe and persistent mental illness required
- Certification (CNA), Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Experience in Community Mental Health preferred
- Post diploma preparation, relevant to Psychiatric and Mental Health nursing preferred.
- Advanced de-escalation, Code White training preferred (training will be provided)
- Basic Rescuer, CPR
- Working knowledge of psychiatric and mental health disorders and related psychiatric/ psychosocial interventions and treatment models
- An understanding of the philosophy and principles of Recovery
- Working knowledge of current best practices related to treatment of Severely Mentally Ill persons.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in administration and/or monitoring of psychotropic medications
- Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to motor vehicle required
- Excellent interviewing skills (individual/group)
- Demonstrated group facilitation skills
- Strong skills in biopsychosocial assessments, care planning, crisis plans, psychiatric nursing interventions and complete outcome evaluation for individual care.
- Demonstrated ability to provide in depth mental health assessments, risk assessments, mental status examinations, and development of crisis, and discharge plans
- Case Management experience preferred, with ability to develop strong community agencies relationships
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Community Treatment Order Legislation, Privacy Act, Health Care Consent Act, and other relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of Community Resources preferred
- Strong consultation skills with Physicians, Community therapists, Support workers and families.
- Ability to work independently with consultation from multidisciplinary team members
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to engage in conflict resolution
- Excellent critical thinking, organizational and problem solving skills
- Good attendance record
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.
Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.
Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).
Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.
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