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POSITION TITLE
Registered Nurse
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Horizon
JOB CLASS
Registered Nurse
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time
RATE OF PAY
$44.69 - $55.94
WORK SCHEDULE
37.50 hours weekly as per schedule
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Open
POSTING DATE
April 5, 2024
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
NUMBER
1
The Horizon Program for Geriatric Psychiatry is an inpatient tertiary level care program with specialized services to meet the complex mental health needs of seniors with serious mental illness. The inter-professional healthcare team provides a range of psychogeriatric resources to address the assessment, diagnostic, treatment and transitional care needs of seniors with complex mental health challenges.
The Clinical Manager of the Horizon program is currently looking for a full-time Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse position provides mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care required to patients within a specialized inter-professional clinical program.
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).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Providing leadership in the provision of nursing services within the nursing and inter-professional teams especially in circumstances when the patient's condition is more complex and the outcomes of patient care are unpredictable
Assessing patient condition and needs based on interviews, interaction and direct observation; developing and implementing therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge plans
Developing therapeutic nurse-patient relationships utilizing nursing and other theoretical or practice frameworks i.e. psychosocial rehabilitation, counselling, health teaching, administering and monitoring medication, and teaching life skills in preparation for community reintegration
Observing, assessing, recording, and reporting patient condition; evaluating progress and modifying plans as appropriate; assessing patient risk to self and/or others; participating in quality improvement activities to facilitate changes in nursing practice and inter-professional care
Contributing toa safe, therapeutic environment through adherence to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, program/facility-wide policies and procedures, including mandatory training
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current CPR and First Aid
Preference for previous experience working with geriatric patient population and/or additional certifications/education in geriatrics
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
Recent mental health nursing in a mental health facility or service is preferred, including familiarity with the recovery philosophy, and trauma informed care
Experience with patient safety including emergency patient care procedures
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 and organizational skills
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to adapt readily to change
Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
Preference for proficiency in French/English language
You must meet the requirements of our COVID-19 Immunization Policy by providing proof of full vaccination, or a request and receipt of an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including a medical exemption.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at and external applicants apply to by close of business (4:00 pm) on April 15th, 2024 quoting WC24-96. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.