RN, Inpatient Mental Health, Temporary Full-Time, Stratford

POSTING DATE:  July 31, 2024                                                                                      POSTING # 336-24 (ONA)

 

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE 

NOTICE OF VACANCY

 

POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE

Primary Site: Stratford

Inpatient Mental Health 

Temporary Full-Time

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RN offers mental health teaching to patients and families, and demonstrates knowledge of all Ontario legislation that affects mental health care. The RN is responsible for meeting the medical needs of clients, including medication management and education. The Registered Nurse will demonstrate solid knowledge and skills that include, but are not limited to: mental status examination, crisis management, establishment of effective therapeutic relationships, utilization of developmentally appropriate approaches, ability to provide and direct care to the psychogeriatric client, clients with substance abuse concerns, clients being cared for during withdrawal management processes, and implementation and evaluation of various therapeutic interventions

 

REPORTS TO: Manager Inpatient Mental Health and Stratford Emergency

 

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible 

 

SALARY: $39.07 to $56.00 per hour

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

- Current BLS required. 

- Canadian Nurses’ Association in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing designation (CPMHN) preferred. 

- Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) preferred.

- Recent inpatient mental health experience preferred. 

- GPA preferred.

- Mental Health First Aide preferred.

 

ABILITIES:

- Demonstrated skill in effective crisis management

- Demonstrated knowledge of psychopharmacology.

- Demonstrated knowledge of the mental health act, substitute decisions act, health care consent act, --   Personal Health Information Protection Act

- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and establish therapeutic relationships with clients and team members 

- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

- Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning

- Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and flexibility

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

 

**Applicants may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs**

 

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca

 

As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada. 

 

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. HPHA is committed to creating an environment where all staff, physicians, volunteers and patients see themselves reflected in the workforce, physical surroundings and the broader community, and where everyone feels safe, valued and free to be who they are while receiving fair and equitable supports and opportunities. Upon individual requests, attempts will be made to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.