Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health Inpatient

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
  
  

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund - opportunities for continuing education and staff development
• Various schedules (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 - you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
  
  

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Inpatient Mental Health, ER Mental Health Triage and the Medication Clinic, the successful applicant will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care in the Mental Health and Addiction Service Program and must meet the following criteria:

Mandatory Qualifications

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current B.C.L.S. Certificate
• Nonviolent crisis intervention certificate required
• CBT & Interpersonal Theory training preferred
  
  

Mandatory Qualifications

• Current (2 years) experience in Mental Health Nursing
  
  

Mandatory Competencies

• Clinical competence and commitment to quality patient care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Working knowledge of the Transtheoretical Model
• Ability to provide integrated service to individuals with Concurrent Disorders
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work in a Primary Care with Affiliates Model of Care
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and experience in patient education
• Member of RPNO an asset
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to function within your full scope of practice as a RPN
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Member of RPNAO
• Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students
• Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and care planning
  
  

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.