First Episode Psychosis Registered Nurse, Community Mental Health

Registered Nurses practice as members of a multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the Public Hospitals Act, the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Nursing Act, and the Standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). In keeping with the Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values, and policies and procedures, RN’s provide professional nursing care to patients.

Pembroke Regional Hospital serves the diverse health care needs of residents of Pembroke and the surrounding communities. In accordance with our mission, vision and values, and following catholic tradition we strive to provide safe, quality care in a compassionate and caring setting. We respect the rights of our patients to be treated with dignity and respect, and believe that patients are an integral part of the health care team.

As leaders in health care delivery, we are committed to life long learning, continuous improvement and healthy living.

• Current certificate of competence as Registered Nurse (RN) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate required
• Certificate Program in Psychiatric Nursing from a Community College or Canadian Nursing Association (CNA)
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive and recent experience in Community and Mental Health and Addictions including specialized assessment of psychosis
• Valid Class G Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
• Minimum of two (2) years current experience working in a mental health setting is an asset
• Mental Health First Aid Training is an asset
• Formal training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is an asset
• Demonstrated leadership skills in the initiation, coordination of and participation in team/family conferences and clinical activities
• Demonstrated excellence in planning and delivery of education sessions to individuals or groups
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
• Demonstrated effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills
• Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the College of Nurses standards of practice
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning in nursing
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Embodies the LEAN ideology by actively and continually seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital
• Bilingualism preferred (French/English)

Pembroke Regional Hospital values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Assistant at humanresourcesil. We thank all candidates for their interests; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position, if unionized, and any appointments are subject to the terms and conditions of the Union group's Collective Agreement.