26ONA029 - RN-Pt .5 Mental Health Nurse Resource

Our MissionWe provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.Our VisionExceptional care for every patient, every time.Our ValuesDiversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, AccountabilityAbout the roleThe Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.Reporting to the Manager of Forensic Mental Health, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable on the Adult, Forensic and Child & Adolescent Mental Health units. As part of inter‑professional health care teams, the Mental Health Nursing Resource Team (MHNRT) Registered Nurse (RN) will practice within the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the philosophy of patient and family centered care, as well as the mission, vision, values and policies of Thunder Bay.QualificationsCurrent unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario.Current certification in BCLS.Recent experience in Mental Health nursing in an acute care setting.Knowledge of current legislation related to the Criminal Code of Canada Part XX.1 ‑ Mental Disorder, the Mental Health Act, and the Health Care Consent Act.Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery.Collaborates and provides consult to Registered Practice Nurse’s (RPN) when patients assigned to the RPN become unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected.Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action.Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions.Strong interprofessional and communication skills.PreferredHave a certification, or recent continuing education in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing.Knowledge of the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation or a similar recovery‑based model of care.Salary RangeSalary Range: $40.240 to 57.680Application DeadlineInterested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than 11:59p.m. on Tuesday, 20 January, 2026.We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), proof of full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health & Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative; therefore, all applicants will be required to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr