Nurse II - Wiisocotatiwin

Position Summary

The ACT-Wiisocotatiwin Nurse II provides health education and care within the scope of nursing practice. As a member of a client-centered interdisciplinary team, the incumbent will provide crisis response as needed and assist other staff in defusing situations where the presence of someone with mental health expertise could be helpful. The incumbent will conduct nursing psychiatric assessments, provide support and education to clients about their medications and treatment options and refer the client to other professionals/services within and outside of MCC.

Education

Graduate of approved Registered Nursing education program, BN preferred. Must be a member in good standing with CRNM. This includes knowledge of the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for RNs or RPNs. Education and training in mental health assessments, suicide intervention and mental health treatments and medication required. A combination of experience and education will be considered.

Skills, Expertise and Experience

A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a community health setting. Knowledge and Experience working with Students and/or Volunteers. Current CPR Certification at Basic Rescuer Level. Familiarity with the Mental Health Act. Demonstrated clinical skills in physical examination and nursing intervention. Knowledge of medications used to treat mental illness and their side effects.

Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills including a keen awareness of participant-clinician boundary issues. Excellent clinical assessment/interview skills in mental health and addictions. Experience working with clients with concurrent disorder and those living in unstable housing conditions or homeless an asset. Excellent knowledge of community resources available to people living with mental health illness including those related to diversity and demonstrated ability to negotiate with others on behalf of clients.

Critical Skills

Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and crisis management.

Focus on Results

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes.

Alignment with Organizational Values

Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission and values.

Indigenous Understanding

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families.

Interdisciplinary Team, Collaboration

Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness.

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems, including Microsoft Office suite.

MCC Philosophies

Strong knowledge, commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work.

Assets

Strong working relationships with Community Resources. Fluency in additional languages relevant to the client population. Experience working with service-specific programs including EMR, eChart, and Accuro.

Other Notes

All positions are subject to Criminal Record, Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill, and ability required for the position.

Please submit your application under our Employment Opportunities portal on our website:

We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who are selected and apply via link for the interview.