Registered Practical Nurse - Geriatric Dementia Unit (GDU

Registered Practical Nurse - Geriatric Dementia Unit (GDU)
Temporary Part-time: August 2014 – May 2015
WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient
and consultation services for people with complex mental illness. Our patients benefit from a recovery-oriented
environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope. We engage in research, education and advocacy
initiatives to advance the mental health care system and are proud to work with partners across the continuum of care. If
you thrive on innovation and positive change, and share our vision of Recovering Best Health, Nurturing Hope and
Inspiring Discovery, Ontario Shores is the place for you.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a temporary part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). As
an RPN, you will provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses by using a recovery focused model of
care, built upon compassion, inspiration and hope. To be an active and equal member of the interprofessional team.
The assignment is to work for our Geriatric Disorders Unit (GDU). This unit provides specialized services for seniors over
65 years of age and older with a diagnosis of Dementia presenting with disruptive behaviour. This patient population
requires assessment, stabilization and treatment and management of challenging behaviours with the goal of community
reintegraton. GDU is moving towards a formalized behavioural management mode uitilizing abilities based programming.
Please Note: Although the posted vacancy is for the GDU, Registered Practical Nurses must have the ability to work in
any area of the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences as patient needs dictate.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED & PREFERRED:
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
Current Health Care Provider (HCP) certificatoin
Demonstrated knowledge of College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards of Practice and commitment to
maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the CNO.
Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, as well as relevant policies
and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with computers
Meditech experience preferred
Demonstrated competence within the full scope of practice of a Registered Practical Nurse in the provision of
assessment, care, medications, interventions and documentation of care needs.
Proven excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills.
Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking
abilities.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
Must be able to work shifts.
Recent psychiatric nursing and/or seniors experience in a mental health facility, long term care facility or service
preferred.
It is highly encouraged that staff complete the RPN Mental Health certification within five years of hire date
The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language
is an asset.
Classification:
Registered Practical Nurse
This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit
Salary Range:
Competition #:
$26.87 to $28.66 per hour
248-14
Schedule:
Days/Nights/Evenings/Weekends
Posting Date:
Closing Date:
July 4, 2014
July 17, 2014
Please forward your resume, prior to closing date to:
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Human Resources Department - Competition #248-14
700 Gordon Street, Whitby Ontario L1N 5S9
Fax 905-430-4036 * Email: [email protected]
Personal information you provide to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is collected pursuant to the Public Hospitals Act
R.S.O 1990, c. P.40. It will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. At all times it will be treated in accordance with the
provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about the collection of your personal information, please
refer to the Privacy & Access pages on the Ontario Shores website.

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