Registered Practical Nurse

Purpose:

To provide specialized psychiatric/mental health nursing care to children and  youth with a mental illness in a  mixed modality acute and treatment inpatient program, utilizing the framework of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.

Education and Training:

• A graduate from an approved School of Nursing (Registered Practical Nursing Program) with a current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support BCLS (if not current must be obtained within 3 months)
• Must have relevant experience working within full scope of practice, including medication administration, within the last two (2) years.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
• Completion of RPN standardization (all modules) required.

Experience:

• Demonstrated recent and relevant experience in providing assessment, treatment, monitoring and evaluation of patients of various age groups with a wide range of psychiatric diagnosis in an inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and explain current Children’s Mental Health and Ministry of Child and Youth’s Services MCYS systems.

Knowledge/Skills Ability:

• Adept knowledge of person-centered care and the recovery model
• Demonstrated excellent therapeutic communication and interviewing skills specific to mental health issues/illnesses.
• Demonstrated strong client and family service orientation.
• Proven ability to meet the physical demands required to respond as an effective team member in psychiatric/crisis situations.
• demonstrated skills and experience in psychiatric emergencies
• Demonstrated patient teaching skills specific to psychiatric/mental health illnesses/issues.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a high paced environment.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office software, Meditech Client Service OE, and GRASP software.

Personal Suitability:

• Positive interpersonal relationships with all team members.
• Demonstrated conflict management and ethical decision making skills.
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
• Criminal record check satisfactory to the Hospital.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.