Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Specialized Mental Health, Kitchener

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WRHN @ Chicopee (formerly Grand River Hospital, Freeport Campus) Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

Position Summary Offering person-centred care, guided by recovery principles, the Registered Practical Nurse promotes healing and instills hope while demonstrating the values of the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The RPN provides psychiatric and mental health nursing care working within a team with individuals experiencing psychiatric and mental health problems. The patient population includes the chronic and severely mentally ill and those experiencing psychosocial stressors. Patients with moderate to advanced dementia experience Behavioural Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). Nursing care is provided in accordance with the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CNA).

Position Requirements

Registered Practical Nurse with certificate of competence with College of Nurses of Ontario

Post diploma in Psychiatric Nursing preferred or willing to obtain

Three years experience in psychiatric nursing required

Experience in working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting

Heart Saver and de‑escalation certificates (current)

Recognized medication course

GPA preferred

Knowledge of mental illness, suicidal behaviours and current mental health practices and treatment modalities

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Using preset standards and protocols within their RPN scope of practice, provides assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of individuals with psychiatric/mental health disorders

Code White Training

Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decisions Act

Excellent patient teaching skills

Application of Family Systems Nursing in the provision of direct patient family care

Good attendance record

Legal and Compliance Information New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID‑19 vaccination status, a 2‑step TB test, and proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialised communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier‑free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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