Rpn, Inpatient Psychiatry - Kitchener, Canada - Grand River Hospital

Grand River Hospital

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Union:
UNIFOR Service

Location:
KW Campus

Work Type:
Full Time

Shift:
UNIFOR 2D 2N

Summary:

Grand River Hospital offers exciting opportunities to Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) interested in starting or developing a career in Mental Health.

Full paid orientation is provided & educational support is available.'

Responsibilities:

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) assists in the co-ordination of total nursing care for an assigned group of patients.

The RPN works closely with other nursing staff and patient team personnel, in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice within the clinical setting.

Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.'

Qualifications:

Recognized health discipline
RPN with certificate of competence with College of Nurses of Ontario
Post diploma in Psychiatric Nursing preferred
Minimum of 3 year experience in mental health nursing preferred
Experience in working collaboratively in multidisciplinary setting
Code white and deescalation training
Knowledge of mental illness, suicidal behaviours and current mental health practices and treatment modalities
Demonstrates knowledge of recovery principles into practice with patients and their families
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Using preset standards and protocols and 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
Good attendance record

Basic Rescuer CPR
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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).