Registered Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to Manager of Mental Health Day Treatment, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary environment. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse primarily provides intake, assessment, health teaching and group therapy to adults aged 18 and over in a day treatment setting.

The focus of the program is primarily to assist the client in developing or enhancing coping skills related to the social, emotional, and psychological difficulties he/she presents with and to link the patient to appropriate community services upon discharge for continuity of care. The RN may also provide psycho-education and health teaching to family members of clients who are in the program as required. Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
* A current B.C.L.S. certificate is required
* BScN is an asset
* Minimum 5 year Mental Health/psychiatric experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions
* 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 experience in providing individual and group therapy
* Demonstrated knowledge of Community Mental Health Resources;
* Demonstrated understanding of medications used to manage Mental Health concerns
* 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;
* Demonstrated knowledge and application of Trauma-informed care
* Demonstrated understanding of approaches to assessing and management of suicide risk
* Demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring crisis intervention
* 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;
* Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational and problem solving skills are required as demonstrated by previous experience in a charge/team lead role.
* 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 the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

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 for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.