Community Mental Health Nurse (Registered Nurse RN)

Job summary

Formulate and implement nursing care plans for mental health clients in their home environments. Evaluate treatment effectiveness and act as a patient advocate while collaborating with families and other healthcare professionals.

Job details

[https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20190410134417_F7Y7X3MXK2MXCENU/layout/20210622172559-Logo.png] About S.R.T. MedStaff S.R.T. MedStaff has been a trusted leader in the health care community since 1981, hiring client service coordinators, personal support workers, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, and supervisors. Come work for an agency that truly values and supports its staff! Why work with S.R.T. MedStaff? S.R.T. MedStaff provides diverse opportunities and strong career path development in a variety of professional streams, along with excellent salary and benefits such as: * Competitive pay rates * Choice of daily instant pay or weekly direct deposit pay * Flexible scheduling * Comprehensive orientation * Full-time and part-time positions * Comprehensive benefits package * RSP matching program * Perkopolis member * Employee perks * Staff appreciation events * Paid continuing education sessions and in-services * RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization * Accredited by Accreditation Canada with Exemplary Status Job Summary: S R.T. MedStaff is currently seeking Mental Health Nurses (Registered Nurses RNs) for our Community Visiting Nursing Program to work on a part-time basis. The visiting Registered Nurse provides nursing care within the scope of his/her education and experience, to mental health clients in a variety of service delivery locations primarily across York Region, including Richmond Hill, Woodbridge, Markham, and Vaughan. Compensation: RN Pay Rate - $50.80 + vacation pay + travel allowance Responsibilities: * In collaboration with the patient/family/caregiver and other health care professionals, help formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment. * Provide nursing care to patients according to the written plan of care. * Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan(s) and adjust accordingly in consultation with the patient/family/caregiver and other health care professionals. * Act as a patient advocate by protecting and promoting patient rights. * Promote patient safety and assist them in living comfortably in their home environment. * Share nursing knowledge and expertise with other health care providers. Qualifications: * Registered Nurse in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario * One (1) year recent experience in the community. * Has attained or shows evidence of working towards Canadian Nurses Association Certificate in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. * Recent employment as a nurse in a psychiatric facility for a minimum of 2 years full time. * Excellent problem solving, time management, and crisis resolution skills. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. * Experience with Information Technology. * Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is a requirement. * Second language is considered an asset. We thank you for applying to S.R.T. MedStaff. We will review all applications. Only those applicants selected for further discussion will be contacted. S.R.T. MedStaff is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please let us know in advance. *Applicants also search for visiting nurse, visiting registered nurse, and visiting registered practical nurse. [https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20190410134417_F7Y7X3MXK2MXCENU/layout/20241017182615-BPSO%20Logo.jpg] [https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20190410134417_F7Y7X3MXK2MXCENU/layout/20241017182655-ACSealAwES.JPG] Texting Privacy Policy and Information: * Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. * No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. * Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. * Msg & data rates may apply. * OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".

What you’ll do

Formulate and implement nursing care plans for mental health clients in their home environments. Evaluate treatment effectiveness and act as a patient advocate while collaborating with families and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with at least two years of recent psychiatric facility experience. Requires a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and progress toward a Canadian Nurses Association Certificate in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates • Daily instant pay • Weekly direct deposit • Flexible scheduling • Comprehensive orientation • Comprehensive benefits package • RSP matching program • Perkopolis member • Employee perks • Staff appreciation events • Paid continuing education

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing care
• Patient assessment
• Mental health nursing
• Crisis resolution
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Patient advocacy
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Information technology

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services