Registered Practical Nurse; RPT FTE Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Nursing

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPT 0.8 FTE)

Position Information

Posting Number: ROM
26-178E Title: Registered Practical Nurse (RPT 0.8 FTE)
Position Status: Regular Full-time FTE: 0.8 Job Schedule: Days/Evenings Unit: ASU/Concurrent Disorders Unit Department: Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders Union: CUPE Local 942 Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Level of Police Check: Vulnerable Sector Check Number of Vacancies: 3

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education

Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders

This program provides inpatient and telemedicine services for individuals dealing with both substance use and mental health conditions (concurrent disorders). Services are tailored to each client’s goals and include self-referrals, making care more accessible.

Qualifications

Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing;

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.

Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.

CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.

Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training ( required.

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding

Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients

Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team

Basic computer skills required

Preferred:

Two years recent experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing

Knowledge and experience working with individuals with substance use disorders (identifying signs and symptoms of withdrawal or intoxication from substance use)

Experience facilitating groups

Experience working with patients with concurrent disorders

Current knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positions techniques

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset

Salary Range: 37.24 to 39.02 per hour