Registered Nurse - TFT - Brief Assessment Services - Mental Health
Halton Healthcare
- Oakville, ON
- $37.93-54.37 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred;
- Current BCLS Certification required at time of hire;
- Minimum of 3 years recent experience in emergency, crisis & mental health required
- Minimum of 3 years of psychiatric emergency experience required
- Mental health community experience preferred
- Advanced skill in the assessment and management of acute mental health and concurrent disorders conditions, including mental status examination, suicide risk assessment, management of aggressive behaviour, bio-psychosocial assessment, physical health assessment, treatment and transitional care;
- Additional experience in addictions and/or medical/surgical or emergency nursing would be considered an asset;
- CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or Post-Diploma Mental Health Nursing preferred, or completion within 2 years of start date required;
- Current certification in non-violent crisis intervention
- Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable health care legislations
- Demonstrated ability to perform charge nurse duties preferred;
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize care and make informed autonomous decisions;
- Demonstrated ability to work with complex and difficult patient and family situations;
- Physical ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of aggressive behaviour;
- Proficient in the use of computers, with the ability to type notes and utilize the electronic health record;
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent organization, time management, professionalism, and ability to work as part of team;
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record required;
- Passion for change, quality improvement, and professional development