5-7 years of experience in mental health nursing required
Canadian Nurses Association certification in psychiatric mental health preferred
Certification in psychotherapy modalities preferred
Experience with severe and persistent mental illness and concurrent disorders required
Experience in facilitating psycho-educational groups required
Ability to deliver counselling within legislative requirements required
Responsibilities
Provide safe nursing practice across all aspects of patient care
Ensure compliance with policies related to patient observations
Deliver professional, patient-centered care to enhance safety and well-being
Create a compassionate therapeutic environment for diverse patients
Respond to emergencies by recognizing health status changes and consulting appropriately
Provide health teaching and thorough discharge instructions for continuity of care
Benefits
Opportunity to work within a collaborative inter-professional team
Engagement in continuous learning and professional development
Exposure to diverse patient populations and complex cases
Potential for varied shifts including days, evenings, and weekends
Commitment to a healthy work environment and client safety
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients in the Mental Health Unit. As part of the inter-professional health care team, the RN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Accountabilities:
Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
Compliance with policies and procedures associated with observations
Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being, associated with creating a therapeutic relationship and environment
Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community
Qualifications
Experience within the last eight years, with a minimum of five years within mental health required
Canadian Nurses Association certification in psychiatric mental health preferred
Certification in psychotherapy modalities preferred
Experience working with individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness, metabolic and concurrent disorders required
Experience in conducting/facilitating psycho-educational groups required
Ability to deliver counselling and psychotherapy within the legislative requirements and medical directives required
Core competencies:
Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession
BCLS required
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team
Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care
Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required
Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment
Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
Excellent physical assessment skills required
Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
Knowledge and understanding of information systems and technology
Additional Information
Hours: Currently Days/Evenings, 8/12 hours, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
Salary: Minimum: $41.15 per hour Maximum: $58.98 per hour
