Registered Nurse – In-patient Mental Health – Temporary Part Time Job Sault Ste Marie area,Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse – In-patient Mental Health 1C – Temporary Part Time
Location: Sault Ste. Marie

PURPOSE: As part of our Schedule 1 facility, we provide short-term, acute care to adults (18 years or older), who are experiencing acute symptoms of serious mental illness. The inpatient milieu is designed specifically for adults who, as the result of a psychiatric disorder, are acutely ill and unable to manage in the community. Care includes psychiatric assessment, stabilization, treatment and transition planning utilizing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach.

Candidates must be willing to cross-train in all Inpatient Mental Health areas.

DUTIES:

Participate and collaborate with Mental Health and Addictions Program, other health care providers and community partners in provision of patient care.

Effectively use the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the patient.

Provide educational support to staff, patients, and family on psychiatric issues.

Liaise closely within the Mental Health Program through attendance at interdisciplinary rounds, team and family meetings, discussions with EPS staff, and provide leadership in developing and implementing care plans, etc.

Use evidence-based practice in the provision of education and patient care.

Conduct a nursing assessment and mental status exam of the psychiatric patient.

Work closely with the psychiatrists/delegates, emergency physicians, emergency nurses, Crisis Intervention, family physicians, other interdisciplinary team members and community partners to provide care to the psychiatric patient.

Liaise with community partners to support the patient’s transition out of hospital

Provide assistance in planning corrective actions to ensure safety for patients and staff.

Comply with legislation, organizational and departmental, regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing

EXPERIENCE:

Recent experience in Mental Health & Addictions (within the last 3 years)

Recent experience in providing assessment, treatment, monitoring and evaluation of patients of all age groups with a wide range of psychiatric diagnosis in an interdisciplinary team environment.

SKILLS & ABILITY:

Willingness to cross-train in all Inpatient Mental Health areas

Training and demonstrated ability to conduct a thorough nursing assessment of patient history, presenting illness, mental status and other relevant psychiatric assessments

Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment in stressful situations

Understanding and ability to implement requirements outlined in the Mental Health Act

Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships with an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes

Excellent communication and organization skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of and ability to liaise with community resources

Demonstrated Behavior consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.