Mental Health Nurse
This role is closed. The description is kept for reference.
As a Registered Nurse, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, this opportunity is for you!
Our client is a Canadian leader in mental health and addiction services. Their complete suite of services includes organizational wellness, employee and family assistance programs, assessments, outpatient and inpatient treatment, recovery management, return to work and family support services customized to meet the needs of individuals and organizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide nursing care on units across Specialized Services.
- Contribute to patient care needs following Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and supporting diversified patient populations.
- Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned, and direct the work of others.
- Receive patient assignments and follow care plans accordingly.
- Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments.
- Ensure necessary clinical assessments are initiated following admission and at various other times, eg. Mental Status Exam.
- Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate.
- Act as a preceptor, mentor, coach, or resource nurse as appropriate.
- Participate in clinical discussions, team meetings, and patient/family conferences directed by supervisor and/or delegate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed as an RN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing.
- BScN and CPMHN(C) preferred.
- 2 + years recent experience working with mood and anxiety patients is preferred.
- Mental Health Nursing certificate preferred.
- 1 year in Charge Nurse role preferred.
- CPR/Basic rescuer.
- Strong assessment and documentation skills.
- Skilled in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, suicide prevention, and the management of aggressive behaviour.
- Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, and community mental health resources.
- Knowledge of documentation standards (CNO), and privacy legislation (PHIPPA.)
- Knowledge of CBT/DBT is an asset.
- Experience with group facilitation is an asset.
- Current knowledge and experience specific to emergency mental health and crisis intervention.
- Proven excellence in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and organizational skills.
- Proven ability and skill in working independently and as a part of an innovative interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to prioritize and function effectively in a demanding and challenging environment.
- Proven ability to assume leadership.
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