Rpn, Specialized Mental Health - Kitchener, Canada - Grand River Hospital

Grand River Hospital

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Union:
UNIFOR Service

Location:
Freeport Campus

Work Type:
Part Time

Shift:

UNIFOR PT

Summary:

Offering person-centred care, guided by recovery principles, the Registered Practical Nurse promotes healing and instills hope while demonstrating the values of the Mental Health and Addictions Program.

Responsibilities:

The RPN provides psychiatric and mental health nursing care working within a team with individuals experiencing psychiatric and mental health problems.

The patient population includes the severely mentally ill and those who are experiencing a psychosocial crisis. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CNA).

This rotating position requires that the RPN contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Other information:

Registered Practical Nurse with certificate of competence with College of Nurses of Ontario
Post diploma in Psychiatric Nursing preferred
Three years experience in psychiatric nursing preferred
Experience in working collaboratively in multidisciplinary setting
Heart Saver and deescalation certificates (current)
Recognized medication course
Knowledge of mental illness, suicidal behaviours and current mental health practices and treatment modalities
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Using preset standards and protocols within their RPN scope of practice, provides assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of individuals with psychiatric/mental health disorders
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decisions Act
Excellent patient teaching skills
Application of Family Systems Nursing in the provision of direct patient family care Good attendance record
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

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).