SEI- RPN- Mental Health Nurse Resource

This position will involve working the Day, Nights & Weekends shifts. The shift is not to be interpreted as a

• Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a values-based team environment.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our overall compensation package.
  
  When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning environment.

Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Manager of Forensic Mental Health, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable on the Adult, Forensic and Child & Adolescent Mental Health units. As part of inter professional health care teams, the Mental Health Nursing Resource Team (MHNRT) Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will practice within the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the philosophy of patient and family centered care, as well as the mission, vision, values and policies of

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability

  to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Current certification in BCLS
• Recent knowledge of forensic mental health nursing in an acute care setting
• Knowledge of current legislation related to the Criminal Code of Canada Part XX.1 Mental Disorder, the Mental Health Act, and the Health Care Consent Act
• Knowledge of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation or a similar recovery based model of care

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who:

• Have a certification, or recent continuing education in Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing

Applicants must have the following qualification:

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certification in BCLS
• Recent experience in Mental Health nursing in an acute care setting
• Knowledge of current legislation related to the Criminal Code of Canada Part XX.1 Mental Disorder, the Mental Health Act, and the Health Care Consent Act
• Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning…