DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: PART TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE JUNE 2027)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $37.071 – $38.157
Reporting to the Manager, Inpatient Mental Health, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care within qualified scope of practice. In keeping with a client-focused philosophy, the functions of this role are to assist our patients and your co-workers in achieving positive outcomes in a safe and therapeutic environment in inpatient mental health.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Current Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility
Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized Community College
Recent psychiatric nursing experience within the past three years
Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Substitute Decision Makers Act, HCCA and the DSM-IV-R
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 leadership, 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, weekends and holidays
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 protected 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
📌 Registered Practical Nurse – Mental Health Services Owen Sound
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound
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