DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES – SPECIALIZED GERIATRIC SERVICES (BSO)
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: ONA
STATUS: PART TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE MARCH 2028)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $41.15 – $58.98
Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health Services, the Registered Nurse provides outreach services to older adults with behaviours associated with complex and challenging mental health, addictions, dementia or other neurological conditions.
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications
Required
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility
Certification in PIECES, GPA, Montessori Training
Psycho/social and mental status assessment skills and knowledge of psychotropic medication side effects
Demonstrated working knowledge of specialized Geriatric services including: Geriatric Medicine, Psychiatry, Mental Health and Behavioural Supports Ontario Care
Advanced proficiency in computer skills, i.e. Excel, Word
Ability to provide a wide range of counselling, support, advocacy and education services to family members and others significant in the patient’s life
Ability to communicate positively and professionally with family members, community providers and physicians
2 Years recent experience in Geriatric Assessment and working in a multidisciplinary team
Minimum two years’ experience and knowledge of DSM‑IV‑R and the Mental Health Act
Valid Class G driver’s license and willingness to travel
Excellent organizational skills and scheduling abilities
Ability to use critical thinking and problem solve in acute emergent situations
Excellent knowledge of community resources and willingness to learn new concepts and integrate them into practice
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
Preferred
Canadian Nursing Association Geriatric Nursing certificate
Familiarity with principles and practice of intensive case management.
CPR & CPI Certification
MOCA Certification
Knowledge of LEAN principles
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📌 Registered Nurse – Mental Health Services – Specialized Geriatric Services (BSO) #274-26 – REPOST (Ontario)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Ontario
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