Treatment & Rehab G3 & H3

Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON

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Salary Range: $39.96 - $40.37 /hour

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

The Treatment & Rehabilitation Program has adopted the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Model as its overarching philosophical framework. This philosophy is built on a set of principles and values that emphasize client and family involvement in decision making, client choice, the provision of a range of services to meet treatment, rehabilitation and support needs, and a commitment from mental health services professionals to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients based on their stated preferences, wishes, desires and life plans. In order to make this vision a reality the program will ensure that all of its clinical staff have the necessary skills by providing education and training, and will put in place an evaluation framework to measure quality of services delivered including client outcomes.

Using the principles of client centered care within the context of an interdisciplinary team approach, the successful candidate will provide nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. Candidate will be required to work rotating shifts.

Essential Qualifications

Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Valid CPR certificate

Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration

Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA





Experience and knowledge of the special needs and nursing care needs of clients with severe and persistent mental illness

Solid working knowledge of mental health legislation

Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member

Ability to coordinate care collaboratively with the Registered Nurse and other interdisciplinary team members as well as to function independently with clients with a predictable outcome

Ability to relate therapeutically with clients

Demonstrated skills in effectively responding to psychiatric and physical emergencies and/or crisis situations

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated flexibility and strong organizational skills

Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in French would be an asset.

Recent experience working in mental health

Completion of courses in psychiatric nursing

Teaching and Research

St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.

Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse, Treatment & Rehab& (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Care London
📍 Ontario