RPN-TPT Adult Mental Health

About This Role

This role involves providing quality nursing care to patients, including complex patient populations with unpredictable outcomes, within the Adult Mental Health Services. The Registered Practical Nurse will work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, adhering to the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the philosophy of patient and family-centered care. The position requires a commitment to care that is respectful of individual patient and family preferences, needs, and values.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to patients, including complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable
• Practice within the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Philosophy of patient and family centered care, mission vision, values and the policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
• Use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses when patients assigned to the RPN become unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected
• Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action
• Simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions

Requirements

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certification in BCLS
• Recent knowledge in Acute Mental Health Nursing with experience caring for patients with addictions, mental status examinations, Trauma Informed Care and developing, leading and evaluating patients groups
• Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery
• Strong interprofessional and communication skills

Nice to have:

• Certification, or recent continuing education in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing
• Knowledge of current legislation, including the Mental Health Act

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) participation, with the employer contributing $1.26 for every dollar you contribute

Important Details

• Schedule: day, evening, night, and weekend shifts

About the Company

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centered on patients and families. Its mission is to provide quality care to patients and families, supported and advanced by research, innovation, and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario. The vision is exceptional care for every patient, every time, guided by values of Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, and Accountability.