Registered Nurse, Inpatient Mental Health

Overview

" Acquisition Created with Sketch." and other placeholder identifiers were removed. This role embodies Oak Valley Health’s core values of respect, trust, commitment, compassion, and courage, focusing on patient- and client-centered care and exemplary performance through effective communication, critical thinking, and prioritization.

The successful candidate will work a rotation of 12‑hour shifts, including days, evenings, and nights. Schedules may change due to operational needs.

Salary Grid:
Band J $ $ per hour

The Inpatient Mental Health Unit is an acute, schedule‑1, active inpatient service providing psychiatric assessment and various treatment modalities, including individual, group, marital, and family therapy. As a clinical nurse, you will utilize clinical assessment and supportive counseling skills within a progressive interprofessional environment and provide crisis assessments to the Emergency Department.

You are encouraged to participate in initiatives that continually improve patient care quality, enhancing the patient’s stay and making the workplace a great experience.

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Minimum one year of recent nursing experience (within the last five years) in psychiatry.
• Successful completion of, or working toward, the CNA Mental Health Specialty Certification exams.
• BScN preferred.
• Post‑graduate certificate in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• RNAO membership is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario.
• Excellent physical assessment skills.

Demonstrated good attendance and performance record with the ability to maintain this same standard. Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) through compliance with healthcare organization‑related policies, health and safety legislation, best practices, and mandatory education.

• Proficient computer skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family‑centred care environment.
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently.
• Well‑developed organization, communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education, and leadership experience.