Registered practical nurse
CAMH, Unit of Psychosis Recovery and Treatment, and Program of the Psychosis Recovery and Treatment based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Registered practical nurse. CAMH, Unit of Psychosis Recovery and Treatment, and Program of the Psychosis Recovery and Treatment is a leading mental health facility dedicated to providing specialized care for individuals experiencing psychosis. As part of CAMH, the Unit of Psychosis Recovery and Treatment is committed to comprehensive and evidence-based interventions for individuals dealing with psychosis-related challenges. The program focuses on a patient-centered approach, offering a range of therapeutic services, medication management, and support to promote recovery. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: CAMH
Position: Registered practical nurse
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $28.18 to $33.65 hourly
Employment Type: Part time/Permanent
Category: Nursing
Program: Complex Care and Recovery Program
Unit: Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit 8 (PRT 8)
Bargaining Unit: OPSEU
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Shifts: 12 hour shift rotations and weekend work at the Queen Street
Job Id: 920013
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the French and English Language
Education:Â Candidates should be registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a current B.C.L.S. (CPR) at the HealthCare Provider Level
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have be self-directed team players who are highly organized with excellent critical thinking skills
- The candidates should provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care to clients in different stages of their recovery journey
- The candidates should respond to client care needs using a safe, respectful, and dignified approach and ensure the safety and security of the client care environment
- The candidates should practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards, the CAMH Practice Model of Care, CAMH policies and procedures, and other relevant legislation and regulations
- The candidates should collaborate with the care team to perform ongoing clinical assessments, utilize evidence-based interventions, and develop, implement, and evaluate the inter-professional plan of client care to address multiple health care priorities, using a primary nursing model
- The candidates should utilize critical thinking, a problem-solving process, and customer service in their approach to care and service delivery
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess sound knowledge of severe and persistent mental illness and schizophrenia, as well as knowledge of addictions, crisis intervention, recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed care, and group facilitation
- The candidates should have medication administration certification or completion of an RPN education preparation program that includes medication administration and have proficient computer literacy
- The candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable them to develop the Nurse-Client therapeutic relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse inter-professional team
- The candidates should have completed a College program and possess a recent and strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing and addiction issues
- The candidates should have experience working with individuals from diverse ethno-cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- The candidates should have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the prevention and management of aggressive behaviour
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to work with patients from diverse backgrounds, contribute to program development, and provide educational support and supervision to students
- The candidates should be able to make behavioral observations, perform assessments (including mental status and physical exams), and monitor and evaluate patients’ response to pharmaceutical and other care interventions
- The candidates should be able to document clearly and communicate consistently and timely with other team members, support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourage teamwork, promote learning, and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!