Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

We currently have a number of opportunities for Registered Nurses (RN) to join our Mental Health teams (SPMH, IP Psych).

How Mental Health, Registered Nurses (RN) support our teams at Grand River Hospital

The Registered Nurse provides psychiatric and mental health nursing care working within a team with individuals experiencing psychiatric and mental health problems. The patient population includes the severely mentally ill and those who are experiencing a psychosocial crisis. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CNA).

At Grand River Hospital, Our Registered Nurses (RN) Are Key Members Of Our Interdisciplinary Teams. Delivering Exceptional Care To Our Patients And Ensuring a Safe, Supportive And Welcoming Environment, Our RPNs Also

• Support and promote collaborative team practices
• Utilize evidence-based practices and analysis of outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and promote professional accountability
• Consult with our multidiscipline teams to ensure our patients receive the highest level of care and support
  
  

At Grand River Hospital, our Mental Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs):

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Post diploma in Psychiatric Nursing preferred
• Experience in mental health nursing preferred
• Certification (CNA), Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
• BScN preferred
• Practices in accordance with Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to engage in conflict resolution
• Working knowledge of psychiatric and mental health disorders, the management of psychiatric emergencies and related psychiatric/ psychosocial interventions and treatment models
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in administration and/or monitoring of psychotropic medications
• Excellent interviewing skills
• Evidence of putting recovery principles into practice with patients and their families
• Strong skills in biopsychosocial assessments, care planning, crisis plans, psychiatric nursing interventions and complete outcome evaluation for individual care.
• Case Management experience preferred, with ability to develop strong community agencies relationships
• Knowledge of Community Resources required
• Excellent Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Health Care Consent Act and other relevant legislation
• Strong consultation skills with the Interdisciplinary team and Community partners.
• Knowledge of Family assessment/Family systems theory
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, risk management and debriefing
• Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Good attendance record
• Advanced de-escalation, Code White training
• Basic Rescuer CPR
  
  

Please note that additional qualifications and experience may be required for specific units and specialties. During your application process, our Specialized Nursing (RN) Recruiter will discuss your areas of interest and your current qualifications, as well as how Grand River Hospital can support you to reach your nursing career goals.

At Grand River Hospital we support our team members with:

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.