JOB DESCRIPTION

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN). The successful incumbent will work with an interprofessional care team to provide assessment, stabilization and treatment services for patients with Schizophrenia and other complex mental illnesses using a recovery focused model of care built upon compassion, inspiration and hope. The incumbent with also engage in a leadership role and to be an active and equal member of the interprofessional team. To perform Charge nurse responsibilities and may be given the opportunity to apply to the Patient Care Facilitator role.

The assignment is to work in our Complex General Psychiatry D Unit, under the Assessment and Reintegration Program, where patients, family, staff and community agencies work together to provide short-term crisis intervention, stabilization and treatment.

Please Note: Although the posted vacancy is for the new Assessment and Reintegration Program unit all Registered Nurses must have the ability to work in any area of the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences as patient needs dictate.

RPN's (or RN's) will be alternate working on the general unit and working in the Psychiatric Intensive Care Area (PICA).

Requirements:
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Current CPR - Health Care Provider (HCP)
• Demonstrated knowledge of College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the CNO.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, as well as relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate competence in performance of the nurse facilitator/care coordinator role, case management and clinical assessment and intervention and documentation of care.
• Recent psychiatric nursing and/or senior experience in a mental health facility, long term care facility or service
• Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with computers
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and preceptorship role.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
• Must be able to work shifts
• BScN preferred.
• It is highly encouraged that staff complete the CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health and/or Gerontological Nursing within five years of hire date
• CNA certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing an asset.
• Meditech experience preferred
• Recent experience working with patients with acquired brain injury or brain disorders, Axis I and II diagnosis a asset
• The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language is an asset.

This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Job Posting Closing: October 8th, 2024. Please note any applicants after the closing date will not be considered.