Registered Practical Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

As a member of an interprofessional team, you will provide client-centred psychiatric, addiction and general nursing care, ensuring the security and safety of the patients while maintaining the CNO standards of nursing practice. You will be responsible for providing clinical care to patients on the inpatient mental health units, which includes the General unit and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Working within a primary nursing model, you will actively contribute to the treatment approach for the unit, perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of client care.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• A current B.C.L.S. certificate is required
• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college
• Minimum of current or 1 year experience in an Acute, Community Mental Health, or Addictions unit / program is required;
• CNA certification in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing is considered an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;
• Demonstrated excellent knowledge of, and experience in group theories and dynamics;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Community Mental Health Resources;
• Completion of a Non-Violent Crisis Prevention or equivalent course, or within 1 month of hire.
• Completion of a Mental Health Certificate Program preferred with expected completion within 3 years of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Trauma-informed care and Psychotropic medication.
• Demonstrated understanding of approaches to assessing and management of suicide risk
• Demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour
• Ability to conduct Mental Health Assessment with excellent interviewing and communication skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop a therapeutic Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team;
• Ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds is necessary
• Bilingualism or proficiency in a second language would be an asset;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer / Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.