Registered Nurse, Comprehensive Psychiatric Care - Assessment & Stabilization Unit
- Employer
- CB Canada
- Location
- Guelph, Ontario
- Closing date
- Nov 1, 2023
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- Discipline
- Registered Nurse
- Work Setting
- Other - Work Setting
- Area of Practice
- General Nursing, Mental Health / Psychiatric / Addiction care
- Hours
- Full-time
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Job Number:
J0922-0247
Job Title:
Registered Nurse, Comprehensive Psychiatric Care - Assessment & Stabilization Unit
Job Type:
Perm P/T
City, Province, Country:
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Job Category:
Nursing
Open Positions:
1
Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.
Position Summary
As a Registered Nurse, 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 positions within a bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of this position being posted to have seniority considered.
What you'll be doing
• Provide nursing care on units across Homewood Specialized Services as required
• Contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to CNO standards, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and diversified patient populations
• Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned, and direct the work of others
• Receive patient assignments and follow care plans accordingly
• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments
• Ensure necessary clinical assessments are initiated following admission and at various other times, eg. Mental Status Exam
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate
• Act as a preceptor, mentor, coach, or resource nurse as appropriate
• Participate in clinical discussions, team meetings, and patient/family conferences
• Accept changing work assignments across Homewood Specialized Services as required and directed by supervisor and/or delegate
What we're looking for
• Licensed as an RN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing
• BScN and CPMHN(C) preferred
• 2 + years recent experience working with mood and anxiety patients is preferred
• Mental Health Nursing certificate preferred
• 1 year in Charge Nurse role preferred
• CPR/Basic rescuer
• Strong assessment and documentation skills
• Skilled in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, suicide prevention, and the management of aggressive behaviour
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, and community mental health resources
• 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
• 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
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, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Why work with us
Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!
As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.
J0922-0247
Job Title:
Registered Nurse, Comprehensive Psychiatric Care - Assessment & Stabilization Unit
Job Type:
Perm P/T
City, Province, Country:
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Job Category:
Nursing
Open Positions:
1
Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.
Position Summary
As a Registered Nurse, 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 positions within a bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of this position being posted to have seniority considered.
What you'll be doing
• Provide nursing care on units across Homewood Specialized Services as required
• Contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to CNO standards, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and diversified patient populations
• Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned, and direct the work of others
• Receive patient assignments and follow care plans accordingly
• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments
• Ensure necessary clinical assessments are initiated following admission and at various other times, eg. Mental Status Exam
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate
• Act as a preceptor, mentor, coach, or resource nurse as appropriate
• Participate in clinical discussions, team meetings, and patient/family conferences
• Accept changing work assignments across Homewood Specialized Services as required and directed by supervisor and/or delegate
What we're looking for
• Licensed as an RN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing
• BScN and CPMHN(C) preferred
• 2 + years recent experience working with mood and anxiety patients is preferred
• Mental Health Nursing certificate preferred
• 1 year in Charge Nurse role preferred
• CPR/Basic rescuer
• Strong assessment and documentation skills
• Skilled in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, suicide prevention, and the management of aggressive behaviour
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, and community mental health resources
• 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
• 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
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, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Why work with us
Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!
As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.
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