Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Mental Health Emergency Services Unit, PT (J0624-0944)

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care.

At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community.

As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source.

An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry’s provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose.

In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

Position Summary

Registered Practical Nurse, Mental Health Emergency Services Unit

Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner.

You will do this by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of care providers, with an emphasis on the assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of patient health.

You’re a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families.

This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and / or transforming care through research and innovation.

This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers and families.

Great Registered Practical Nurses are :

• Organized they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day
• Great Communicators they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families
• Decisive at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem solving skills in the best interests of the patient
• Safety Conscious they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H&S policies and guidelines
• Committed they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills.

On a practical level, you will

• Work with individuals presenting with mental health illnesses across the life span
• Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients / clients, families and other members of the health care team
• Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client / patient needs
• Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement
• Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems
• Have clinical competence to assess and provide care to patients with a variety of mental health conditions
• Proficiency in head-to-toe assessments and medication administration not limited to subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
• Demonstrate your ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized Community College
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario
• Nursing experience in an emergency department
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (BCLS)
• Minimal 2 years mental health nursing experience preferred
• Recent experience in IV / venipuncture access, preferred
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), preferred
• Certification in Crisis Intervention, preferred
• Certificate in Mental Health Nursing from a recognized community college, preferred

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.

This is a Part -Time Regular position, 8 & 12 hours shifts, days and night shifts, including weekends in the Mental Health Emergency Services Unit.

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

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FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY : As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.