POSITION TITLE

Registered Practical Nurse

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays

DEPT/PROGRAM

Acute Assessment Program- Swing Unit

JOB CLASS

Registered Practical Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full Time

RATE OF PAY

$34.68-36.97 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

75 hours Bi-weekly as per schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Internal

POSTING DATE

April 4th, 2024

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

n/a

NUMBER

1

The Acute Assessment Program is a thirty four bed in-patient unit divided into two locations (Swing Unit with 20 acute beds and AAP 14 acute beds). Both locations have an Extra Care Area (ECA) for patients that require closer observation and extra support. We admit all Form 1 (Application for Psychiatric Assessment) referrals received from Central Region emergency departments Patients age range is from 16 - geriatrics. We provide care and support for patients experiencing a situational crisis, difficulty coping, suicidal/ homicidal thoughts, first onset serious mental illness, drug induced psychosis, addiction, schizophrenia, mood disorders, developmental disabilities and dementia. We are a recovery oriented and strength based service providing short-term admissions for crisis intervention, risk assessment, rapid stabilization, symptom reduction, health promotion and discharge planning.

For information about financial incentives for nurses, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. Join your team - Waypoint (waypointcentre.ca).

Please note: this position is eligible for relocation assistance

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Assess patient condition and needs; develop and implement therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge plans
Actively participate in the identification and coordination of provision of services and resources for patients from admission to discharge WC
Observe, assess, record, and report patient condition; evaluating progress and modify plans as appropriate; assess patient risk to self and/or others
Contribute toa safe, therapeutic environment through awareness of the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, program/facility wide policies and procedures, and mandatory training

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Current registration in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) with Oxygen Therapy (OT) and Airway Management (AM)
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medical and mental health nursing theory and practice
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medication practices, side effects, and current treatment modalities, knowledge of mental health medications an asset
Additional experience with the recovery model, and trauma informed care is an asset
Preference for mental health experience in a mental health facility or service
Demonstrated experience utilizing electronic health records including Meditech
Experience with patient safety including emergency patient care procedures
Demonstrated reasoning and analytical skills
Results-oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills
Proven ability to adapt readily to change and experience working in a fast-paced work environment
Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
Preference for proficiency in French/English

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at and external applicants apply to quoting Job ID WC24-106. Please note that this position will be open until filled. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.