Registered Practical Nurse, Mental Health PT

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including:
Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together
. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website .org.

Salary

$38.363 - $39.019

Schedule

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends & Holidays

Shift

12 hrs

The Registered Practical Nurse demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities for nursing care to individuals with serious disruptions in mental health including: knowledge of psychotropic medications, their uses, methods of action, and administration; understanding the needs of patients within the context of family and community; excellent communication skills within the multidisciplinary framework of mental health care; collaborative interdisciplinary approach to patient care;

critical thinking skills to solve problems that occur in day-to-day practice; knowledge and practice of health promotion as related to the mental health patient's plan of care; and understanding of the the integral relationship between mental health nursing in the inpatient setting with that offered in the outpatient setting. This position isto work all shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends and holidays.

The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and

Qualifications:

• College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Registration required.
• RPN Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years current experience in mental health related nursing required
• Successfully complete the CMH Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training within 3 months of hire
• Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Reporting System (OMHRS) and Meditech system modules an asset
• Must demonstrate excellent communication, problem solving and negotiating skills in a multidisciplinary environment
• Must demonstrate the ability to integrate discharge planning and appropriate use of community resources as it pertains to mental health into the client’s plan of care
• Must incorporate knowledge of health promotion as it relates to mental health into the client’s plan of care
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from…