Registered Practical Nurse

Job summary

Provide quality inpatient mental health care in accordance with the health centre’s policies and standards, professional nursing requirements, and applicable legislation. Assess patients, contribute to care decisions independently and with the interprofessional team, and document care appropriately.

Job details

Job Summary & Requirements The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation. This position in Mental Health Inpatient requires experience with an emphasis on mental health care nursing. Education: Registered Practical Nursing Diploma Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing is an asset Non-violent Crisis Intervention is required Current CPR is required Physical assessment certificate an asset Knowledge in Brief Solution Focus Therapy an asset Experience: A minimum of three years’ experience in an acute care inpatient mental health setting required Knowledge with the Recovery Model of Care is an asset Competencies: Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Knowledge of the major psychiatric disorders as identified in the DSM IV Sound assessment skills with regard to physical assessment, mental status assessment etc. Systems theory as it relates to family dynamics Knowledge of the pharmacology in the treatment of major psychiatric disorders Good problem solving skills and efficient time management skills Ability to make decisions regarding patient care both independently and as a part of the interprofessional team Working knowledge of diagnostic test and tools used in the Mental Health field i.e. therapeutic drug levels, Mental Status Exams, Beck Depression tests, etc. Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decisions Act Sound documentation skills and awareness of legalities related to documentation Strong commitment to ongoing education and professional development Experience in acting in a preceptor role Knowledge of community resources

What you’ll do

Provide quality inpatient mental health care in accordance with the health centre’s policies and standards, professional nursing requirements, and applicable legislation. Assess patients, contribute to care decisions independently and with the interprofessional team, and document care appropriately.

Requirements

A Registered Practical Nursing diploma and at least three years of experience in an acute-care inpatient mental health setting are required; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and current CPR are also required. Psychiatric/mental health nursing certification, a physical assessment certificate, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy knowledge, and familiarity with the Recovery Model are assets.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mental Health Nursing
• Patient Care
• Physical Assessment
• Mental Status Assessment
• Psychiatric Disorders
• Psychopharmacology
• Crisis Intervention
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Documentation
• Preceptorship
• Knowledge of Community Resources

Job areas

• Healthcare

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