Rpn-pt(.5) Mental Hlth Resource Team

**Ref# 25SEI046**

**1 ‑ Part Time (.5) - Registered Practical Nurse**

**Mental Health Nurse Resource Team**

This position will involve working the day, night, weekend, extended shifts. The shift is not to be interpreted as a

guarantee.

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 Practical Nurse (RPN) 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 Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC).

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Practical 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 knowledge of forensic 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
- Knowledge of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation or a similar recovery based model of care

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who:

- Have a certification, or recent continuing education in Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing

Applicants must have the following qualification:

- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse 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

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who:

- Have 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 Range: $37.175 to 38.160

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this

position.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

**Our Mission**: We 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 Vision**: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

**Our Values**: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

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

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on **Monday, 10 February, 2025**.

website.

Posted: February 3, 2025

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