Registered Nurse, Inpatient Mental Health

Position: Registered Nurse, Inpatient Mental Health (10421)

Overview

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Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.  Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate will work a rotation of 12-hour shifts. Days/Evenings/Nights. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.  Created with Sketch.

Compensation

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Responsibilities

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Patient care

The Inpatient Mental Health Unit is an acute, schedule 1, active inpatient service, which provides psychiatric assessment and various treatment modalities including individual, group, marital and family therapy. As a clinical nurse, you will utilize your clinical assessment and supportive counseling skills in a progressive interprofessional environment. In addition, you will also provide crisis assessments to the Emergency Department.  Created with Sketch.

Performance

You are encouraged to participate in various initiatives to continually improve the quality of patient care to make the patient’s stay a great experience as well as make it a great place to work.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses. Current BCLS certification. Minimum one year of recent nursing experience (within the last 5 years) in psychiatry. Successful completion of, or working towards, the CNA Mental Health Specialty Certification exams. BScN preferred. Post-graduate certificate in psychiatric nursing is preferred. RNAO membership is preferred. Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario.

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Initiative

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.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with healthcare organization-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.  Created with Sketch.

Skills

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.