Department and Location
DEPARTMENT: INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH
LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

Union Affiliation, Status, and Wage Rate
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: PART-TIME
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $37.07 – $38.16

Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Inpatient Mental Health, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care within professional scope of practice. In keeping with a client-focused philosophy, the functions of this role are to assist our patients and our co-workers in achieving positive outcomes in a safe and therapeutic setting in inpatient mental health.

Qualifications

Current Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility

Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized Community College or willingness to obtain the same

Recent psychiatric nursing experience within the past three years

Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Substitute Decision Makers Act, HCCA and the DSM-V-TR

Demonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial and psychiatric assessment including a risk assessment

Knowledge of community resources and navigation of broader mental health system

Demonstrates an ability to think critically and respond effectively to emergent situations

Ability to provide a brief solution-focused therapy modality as well as support,



advocacy and education services to patients and as needed to their support person(s)

Valid CPI course

Experience in medication delivery

Excellent problem solving, decision making, organizational and patient assessment skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated

Plan, develop and conduct inpatient groups

Ability to work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team setting

Ability to work all shifts including nights, weekends and holidays according to the schedule commitment to the unit

Knowledge and application of BPGs for the Older Adult including P.I.E.C.E. S., GPA or willingness to learn/accept training and integrate into practice

Commitment to continuing education

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record

Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment

Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse – Inpatient Mental Health #119-26 (Ontario)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Ontario