Original job description
Elgin ACT 1
Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON
Full Time
Salary Range: $39.96 - $40.37 /hour
Anticipated Scheduled Start Date - January 11, 2027
Location: St. Thomas, Ontario
St. Joseph’s Health Care is willing to consider applicants who are eligible for Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). This program provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible RPNs/RNs/ Nurse Practitioners in exchange for a two-year full-time commitment. To learn more about the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), please visit www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses.
Using the principles of client-centered and recovery-oriented care, the successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and provide comprehensive community-based assessment, rehabilitation, and treatment to clients with serious mental illness.
It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.
Essential Qualifications
Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Valid CPR certificate
Successful completion of a nursing competency test
Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration
Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
Experience and knowledge of the special needs and nursing care needs of clients with severe and persistent mental illness
Strong working knowledge of mental health legislation
Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
Ability to coordinate care collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team members as well as to function independently
Ability to relate therapeutically with clients
Demonstrated skills in effectively responding to psychiatric and physical emergencies and/or crisis situations
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated flexibility and strong organizational skills
Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position
Extensive Travel within the catchment area is required
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in French would be an asset
Knowledge of St. Thomas/Elgin social and health services network
Recent experience working in mental health
Recent experience working in the community
Completion of courses in psychiatric nursing
Teaching and Research
St. Joseph's Health Care London, through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College, is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Josephs, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties.
Immunization Requirements
Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive community-based assessment, rehabilitation, and treatment to clients with serious mental illness as part of an interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment team. Coordinate care collaboratively, build therapeutic relationships with clients, and respond effectively to psychiatric or physical emergencies and crises.
Requirements
Requires valid registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, a valid CPR certificate, and successful completion of a nursing competency test. Candidates must have medication administration and pharmacology proficiency, knowledge of severe and persistent mental illness and mental health legislation, strong communication and teamwork abilities, and the capacity to travel extensively within the catchment area.
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Pharmacology
- Mental Health Nursing
- Community-Based Care
- Client-Centered Care
- Recovery-Oriented Care
- Psychiatric Emergency Response
- Crisis Intervention
- Therapeutic Communication
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Care Coordination
- Organization
- Flexibility
- Physical Assessment
- CPR
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Education
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- CPR
- Nursing Competency Test
- Pharmacology
- Medication Administration
- Safety Culture
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
- Mental Health Legislation
- Assertive Community Treatment
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Client-Centered Care
- Recovery-Oriented Care
- Community-Based Assessment
- Rehabilitation
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Crisis Response
- Emergency Response
- Care Coordination
- Therapeutic Relationships
- Immunization Records
- Tuberculosis Skin Testing
- Community Health Services
