DEPARTMENT: INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - SERVICE REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE MARCH 2028) 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 professional 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 protected 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 or willingness to obtain the same
Recent psychiatric nursing experience within the past three years
Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Substitute Decision Makers Act, HCCA and the DSM-V-TR
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 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 including nights, weekends and holidays according to the schedule commitment to the unit
Knowledge and application of BPGs for the Older Adult including P.I.E.C.E. S., GPA or willingness to learn/accept training and integrate into practice
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 – Inpatient Mental Health #448-26 (Ontario)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Ontario