Registered Practical Nurse - C3 Mental Health
Mackenzie Health
- Vaughan, ON
- $33.87 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
- Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.
- Current Certificate of Registration in the General Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- If graduated prior to 1995, medication administration certificate from an approved community college.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- At least 1 year recent experience on an Inpatient Psychiatry Unit.
- Knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnoses and their associated symptoms, presentation and Psychiatric Medications.
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act.
- Ability to take the knowledge of various illness and corresponding mental health nursing interventions to guide practice.
- Good Crisis intervention skills.
- A desire to work with, and advocate for, individuals with severe mental health illnesses.
- Proven clinical experience with patient-focused care, including strong patient assessment, care planning, patient education and documentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a sound knowledge of English and an ability to deliver information effectively to others.
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills with an ability to work effectively with others including patients and families.
- Demonstrated strong decision making, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality care and safety with an ability to exercise sound professional judgment and use best practice guidelines and evidence based practice.
- Proven organizational skills with an ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to effectively address and resolve issues including conflict in a productive and respectful manner.
- Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within an interprofessional team.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Computer proficiency with experience working with electronic medical records.
- Familiarity with the Regulated Health Professions Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, and the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and adjust to new or unexpected events in practicing in accordance with the CNO’s Ethics Practice Standard.
- Practices in accordance with the CNO’s Confidentiality and Privacy-Personal Health Information Practice Standard and adheres to the policies and procedures of Mackenzie Health.
- Must have physical strength, flexibility and endurance required to perform the role based on an assessment conducted by the Occupational Health and Safety Department.
- Proven attendance record.
- Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
- Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring and values – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
- Previous experience within the Registered Practical Nurse classification
- Practical Nurse Diploma from an approved nursing program
- Recent completion of a physical assessment course
- Member of the Registered Practical Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RPNAO)
- A minimum of 1-year recent nursing experience working as a Registered Practical Nurse in an acute care setting within the past 3 years
- Basic level knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and/or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is an asset.
- Internal candidates who work in the Mental Health program will have priority for the posting.
- This position is represented by OPSEU.
- You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.
- FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Mackenzie Health's Occupational Health and Safety Department.