DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - SERVICE
STATUS: PART TIME
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157
Reporting to the Manager of Crisis Mental Health Services, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will implement services meeting the needs of individuals with mental health and addiction illnesses utilizing Recovery Principles. The RPN must be able to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team working collaboratively with multiple services. This position may require travel within the counties of Grey and Bruce. The main responsibility is to the work of the Crisis Support Program with the understanding the RPN may be deployed to support other Mental Health Teams within the department, as required. In keeping with a client-focused philosophy, the functions of this role are to assist our clients and your co-workers in achieving positive outcomes in a safe and therapeutic environment.

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 records

Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores' values - We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability

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

Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse – Mental Health Services #086-26 – REPOST (Ontario)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Ontario