Registered Practical Nurse - Acute Mental Health (R1)

Position Details
Posting #: 30+12
Department: Acute Mental Health - Orchard 1 (R1)
Employee Type: Temporary, Part Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 52
Union: CUPE
Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule
Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Holidays
Time of Day: Days, Nights
Shift: Rotating, 12 hour
Shift Start: 7:00, 1+:00 Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates
Opening Date: 08/04/2025
Closing Date: 15/04/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description
UNIT PROFILE:
The Acute Mental Health Unit (R1) located at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s West 5th Campus provides mental health care to patients suffering from acute symptoms of mental disorders. We have a complete interdisciplinary team available to meet the varied needs of our patients. Our goal is to assess and stabilize patients, and to reintegrate them back into the community at optimal levels of functioning.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Practical Nurse, under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing, functions as a member of the nursing team to provide preventative, educational and/or supportive care. Reporting to the Nurse Manager of the Acute Mental Health Unit (R1), the Registered Practical Nurse will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, providing nursing care to individuals with major mental illnesses. Basic knowledge, decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessing, planning and implementing nursing care. The RPN will be committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating the use of restraint and seclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Successful completion of a diploma program for a Registered Practical Nurse
Acceptable certificate or proven enrollment in a psychiatric nursing program preferred
Minimum 6 months to 1 year recent related experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing; recent experience in Acute Mental Health preferred
Proof of current CPR, CPI training and Asepsis Techniques and Medication Administration certification
Demonstrated knowledge of Psychiatric Nursing, Mental Health and Mental Illness is essential
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to perform mental status examination
Experience working with psychiatric clients with a demonstrated sensitivity and non-judgmental manner
Ability to always communicate effectively and tactfully to promote good interpersonal relationships and positive outcomes for patients
Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic communication and counseling with a clear ability to apply knowledge to practice
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and continuous quality improvement
Demonstrated ability to set own workload priorities and work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
Demonstrated skill and experience with computers, data entry and patient information systems
Good work performance and attendance record are essential
WAGE RATE:
Hourly: $35.12....$36.64....$38.16
(plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.

St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.


St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

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