Nurse Practitioner – Integrated Mental Health

Nurse Practitioner – Integrated Mental Health

Position Summary:

The Integrated Mental Health Nurse Practitioneris a collaborative role that operates to support clients admitted to thein-patient mental health acute care service, and in outpatient clinic settings,under the Psychiatrists at Timmins and District Hospital (TADH). As the NP your practice will include management of acute care and longer-term care adultclients admitted and managed by the psychiatrists. You will work collaboratively with the psychiatrists,nursing teams, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize the client experience.

Practicing with to full NP scope of practice by diagnosing,ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medication and assist with admission, management and discharge of clients in their hospital journey with the CNO Standards of Practice;
Nurse Practitioners and policies of TADH.This position will also be considered as a Grown Your Own NP role, to supportRNs who have been accepted into an NP Program, or who are currently enrolled inan NP Program.

Position Requirements:

• Completion of accredited post BScN, Nurse Practitioner program.
• Graduate ofM.Sc.N/G.Dip Nurse Practitioner Program (NP) or equivalent NP program.
• Grow Your Own Option:
  Successful acceptanceinto a M.Sc.N/G.Dip NP Program, and/or currently enrolled in M.Sc.N/G.DipNP Program, will be eligible for financial support, with a return of service at Timmins and District Hospital.
• Experience working as an NP in acute care program is considered an asset.
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in program development and education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Must possess the ability to work with minimal supervision and must follow standardized procedures.
• Should be adaptable to cope with changing contacts with people, situations and conditions.
• Must have employment history which demonstratesregular attendance at work.
• Must possess the ability to provide effective services to clients/patients in both English and French. Individuals who donot meet the language requirements of this post are invited to submit theirrésumé for consideration.
• AllTADH staff members must follow theCOVID-19 vaccination series in accordance with the most up-to-date vaccine guidance provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health.

Position Responsibilities:

• Specific responsibilities include; completion of medication reconciliation, liaising with the mental health floor nurses, ordering and interpreting tests and completing treatment/referrals as necessary for patients,completing/assisting with admission of psychiatric patients and consentsfor mental health care, discharge summaries and prescriptions, streamliningdischarges, liaising between the hospital and community services, rounding oninpatients with and without psychiatrists, charting rounds notes, and completing specific inpatient procedures with psychiatry mentorship.
• Provide support and coverage of locum physician patients, as required, enhancingcontinuity of care.
• Provide comprehensive client care using advanced assessment skills and sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics.
• Direct,provide and evaluate as holistic client care based on advanced nursing andmental health/medical management knowledge and skills.
• Provide support to the outpatient mental health clinics
• Perform and document comprehensive client assessments based on thorough history takingand physical examination.
• Identify and analyze clients’ physical and psychological health care problems.
• Developplan of care in collaboration with the psychiatrist, nurses and the interdisciplinary team.
• Identifymental health education…