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Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health Inpatient Unit - Temporary Full-Time
Status : Temporary Full-Time (up to 3 months with possible extension)

Salary: $36.71- $39.02/ hour

Hours of Work: Days, evenings, nights and weekend shifts 0700-1900/1900-0700

Union Association : CUPE

Position Summary:

As a member of the Interprofessional Care Team, the Registered Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients, in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and policies and the Standards of Nursing Practice. The Registered Practical Nurse works under the direction of and in conjunction with other regulated health care professional members of the team. The RPN participates in service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient‑centred environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

A Registered Practical Nurse currently registered with College of Nurses

Successful completion of an approved Medications Administration Course consistent with the Standard of the College of Nursing of Ontario. Able to demonstrate competence in the administration of medications





Minimum of three years’ experience in working with people who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness

Completion of the psychiatric nursing component, crisis intervention and suicide intervention courses would be considered an asset

Current NVCI, CPR and First Aid

Member of RPNAO preferred

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated competence in nursing practice

Excellent knowledge of a variety of serious mental illnesses

Excellent knowledge and experience working with psychotropic medications, side effects of same etc.

Knowledge/experience of the Recovery Model, trauma‑informed and strengths‑based approaches to care

Knowledge/experience with Psychosocial Rehabilitation Model

Knowledge of the mandate of mental health integrated community services

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Robust interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and also function effectively as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team in a fast‑paced environment

Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and ability to prioritize

Demonstrated ability to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner with patients, visitors, staff and volunteers

Good attendance and availability required

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health Inpatient Unit - Temporary Full-Time (Ontario)
🏢 BROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL
📍 Ontario