Registered Nurse, Inpatient Specialized Mental Health …, Kitchener

Work Type: Casual Registered Nurse (ONA - Freeport) Location: WRHN @ Chicopee (formerly Grand River Hospital, Freeport Campus) This role is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy 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. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time. Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). Recent Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN. Position Summary: Offering person-centred care, guided by recovery principles, the Registered Nurse promotes healing and instills hope while demonstrating the values of the Mental Health and Addictions Program. Specialized Mental Health is a 38-bed inpatient program offering exciting opportunities to registered nurses interested in starting or developing a career in Mental Health. Full paid orientation is provided & educational support is available. The Registered Nurse provides psychiatric and mental health nursing care working within an interdisciplinary team with individuals experiencing psychiatric and mental health issues. The patient population includes those with a severe and persistent mental illness and those who are experiencing a psychosocial crisis. This position will require commitment each month to completing the Residents Assessment Instrument ( RAI ) Corrections . Nursing care is provided in accordance with the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CNA). Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Nurses may be reassigned to other mental health units as per the Collective Agreement Position Requirements: · Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) · 1-3 years’ experience in Mental Health & Addictions or mental health related nursing · Certification (CNA), Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred, or willingness to obtain certification. · Post diploma preparation, relevant to Psychiatric and Mental Health nursing preferred. · Advanced de-escalation, Code White training preferred (training will be provided) · Basic Rescuer, CPR · Working knowledge of psychiatric and mental health disorders and related psychiatric/ psychosocial interventions and treatment models · An understanding of the philosophy and principles of Recovery · Working knowledge of current best practices related to treatment of Severely Mentally Ill persons. · Comprehensive knowledge and experience in administration and/or monitoring of psychotropic medications · Excellent interviewing skills (individual/group) · Demonstrated group facilitation skills · Strong skills in biopsychosocial assessments, care planning, crisis plans, psychiatric nursing interventions and complete outcome evaluation for individual care. · Demonstrated ability to provide in depth mental health assessments, risk assessments, mental status examinations, and development of crisis, and discharge plans · Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Community Treatment Order Legislation, Privacy Act, Health Care Consent Act, and other relevant legislation. · Knowledge of Community Resources preferred · Strong consultation skills with Physicians, Community therapists, Support workers and families. · Ability to work independently with consultation from multidisciplinary team members · Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to engage in conflict resolution · Excellent critical thinking, organizational and problem solving skills · Good attendance record · Orientation and Training will be provided to successful candidates Application Instructions: EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING EMPATH. As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications. WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and 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 racialized 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. International Applicants If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions. We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 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