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Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Clinical Manager of the Acute Assessment Program - AAP is currently seeking Registered Practical Nurses. The Registered Practical Nurse will provide mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care required to patients within a specialized inter-professional clinical program.
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team

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
• Observe, assess, record, and report patient condition; evaluating progress and modify plans as appropriate; assess patient risk to self and/or others
• Contribute to a 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 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
• Preference for recent and related experience working with high-risk patients who are demonstrating treatment-resistant symptoms
• Experience with physical assessment, care requirements and psychiatric nursing theory and nursing practice
• 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 language skills.

Please refer the Job description for details