Registered Practical Nurse – 10th Level Adult inpatient Mental Health

Job title: Registered Practical Nurse – 10th Level Adult inpatient Mental Health

Job description: Job Number: J0421-1304

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse – 10th Level Adult inpatient Mental Health

Department: RVC 10TH LEVEL PSYCHIATRY

Job Category: Nursing

Hospital Location: Centenary

Job Type: Temporary Part Time

Contract Duration: 6 months

Number Of Positions: 1

Union: CUPE Local 5852

Hours: Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

MIN HRLY RATE: $29.91/Hour

MAX HRLY RATE: $32.64/Hour

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. Learn more at shn.ca

The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.

Reporting to Manager of 10th Level Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment. The Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for personal patient care, vital signs, physical assessment, administration of medications, monitoring IV′s, setting up medical equipment as appropriate and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Life Support Level
• Post-graduate education in psychiatry preferred
• Current one – three years experience in acute psychiatric care setting
• Experience in Primary nursing model
• Community College asepsis course
• Community College medication course
• Course in Management of Aggressive Behaviour
• Life skills Coaches Training Course (YWCA or equivalent)
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Rouge Valley’s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area
• Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public
• Demonstrated pattern of good attendance

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Company: The Scarborough Hospital

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Location: Scarborough, ON

Job date: Sun, 02 May 2021 22:57:12 GMT