Registered Nurse

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JOB POSTING: Registered Nurse, Adult Mental Health – Multi Unit
File #:

21-805A

Status:

Full Time

Posting Period:

OPEN

Work Location:

Providence Care Hospital

Employee Group:

ONA

Wage Rate:

$33.90 - $48.53

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient, will provide direct professional nursing care for clients requiring complex mental health

services. Utilizing the principles of the nursing process, the RN will implement autonomous nursing actions to ensure that services

provided promote positive patient outcomes. The RN, in partnership with the client and their families and in collaboration with the

clinical team, will coordinate and support the client’s journey toward maximum independence and wellness.
Education & Experience: Key Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Diploma in Nursing and

current unrestricted

Registration with the

College of Nurses of

Ontario

BSc.N. preferred

Recent experience in an

acute psychiatric setting

Current CPR certification

Certification with the

Canadian Nurses

Association in the

Mental

Health/Psychiatry

specialty is an asset

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills; verbal, nonverbal and written
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with the interprofessional

team

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the care of clients with severe and persistent mental

illness; inclusive of assessment; problem identification and diagnoses; current treatment

modalities and evaluation of client outcomes

• Demonstrated decision making skills assessing a comprehensive range of variables to interpret,

analyze and solve problems

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate theoretical and research-based approaches and effectively apply

to practice

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario and Mental Health Reform as well

as skill in application of the legal implications and of the inherent principles

• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to respond to emerging and dynamic program needs
• Demonstrated ability to think quickly during crisis situations
• Demonstrated commitment to providing person-centered care following the established principles

of a Recovery Model of care and commitment to the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic

directions of the department and of Providence Care

• Applicable experience in computer applications/software; Microsoft Office Suite of products

preferred and ability to use patient care systems

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the principles of Psycho-Social Rehabilitation

including assessment and treatment modalities for schizophrenia, psychosis, depression and mood

disorders

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work effectively, manage a full work-load and meet deadlines in

a busy environment with frequent interruptions

• Demonstrated professional work ethic and behaviours in interaction with internal and external

contacts

• Demonstrated effectiveness as a team member through collaboration, respect and effective

communication

• Demonstrated effectiveness working with minimal supervision with proven reliability and

trustworthiness

• Demonstrated good physical condition to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check & Vulnerable Sector Screen for external candidates if hired;

must be an original copy, current within last six months

• Bilingual in French and English language, preferred