RN, Inpatient Mental Health, Casual, Stratford

POSTING DATE: October 3, 2022 POSTING #098-23 (ONA)

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE
Primary Site: Stratford
Inpatient Mental Health
Casual

POSITION SUMMARY:
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

REPORTS TO: Manager Inpatient Mental Health and Stratford Emergency

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $34.24 to $49.02 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current BLS
- 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.

ABILITIES:
- 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

**Applicants may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs**

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca

As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for Assistance.