Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Adult Mental Health, PT (J0625-0861)

Company Bio

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Registered Practical Nurse, Adult Mental Health (Day Hospital) Your goal in this position is to deliver patient/family driven care in collaboration with the inter-professional team in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. You will be part of the Day Hospital and will be required to provide depot injections for referred patients, provide individual and group counselling, conduct documentation of all clinical activities. You may be asked to assist with recovery of ECT patients upon return from treatment to the Adult Mental Health Day Hospital. You will support patients on antipsychotic medications and educate them on how to recognize and manage physical and psychological effects of the medication. You will also run groups and may be asked to provide coverage as needed in the Wellness/Injection clinic and perform other duties as requested by manager. You will be required to provide assessments, education, prevention, maintenance and restoration of health in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You’re a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families. Great Registered Practical Nurses are:

• Organized – they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day
• Great Communicators – they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families
• Decisive – at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem solving skills in the best interests of the patient
• Safety Conscious – they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H&S policies and guidelines
• Committed – they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills
  
  

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On a practical level, you will

• Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of a Registered Practical Nurse as per the College of Nurse of Ontario
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team.
• Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs
• Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.
• Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems
• Have effective organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, time-management and teaching skills
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good public relations and working relationships in a family centered care environment;
• Demonstrate your ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations
  
  

Qualifications

• Diploma in Practical Nursing
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), preferred
• Minimum 2 years psychiatric group experience, preferred
• Clinical competencies to manage patients with a variety of mental health and complex medical conditions
• Expertise in counselling and group skills
  
  

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Regular position, 8-hour shifts, day shifts, in the Adult Mental Health (Day Hospital). We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

How To Apply

Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
  
  

Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.