Rpn-ft Assertive Community Treatment

**Ref# 25SEI287**

**1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Registered Practical Nurse**

**Assertive Community Treatment**

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

**Why Join Us?**
- **Impactful Work**: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.
- **Competitive Compensation**: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

top talent.
- **Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)**: We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong

pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our

overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As

your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

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

**About the role**:
The 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 Assertive Community Treatment Team Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing quality

nursing care to patients who have mental illnesses, significant functional impairments and require intensive support.

As part of an inter‑professional health care team, you will practice within the Standards of the College of Nurses of

Ontario, the Philosophy of patient and family centered care, the mission vision, values and the policies of Thunder

Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (HSC).

As a member of the inter‑professional team, the Registered Practical Nurse will deliver mobile community based

psychosocial rehabilitation and support services necessary to facilitate successful community living, and establish a

therapeutic rapport.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current certification in BCLS
- Recent knowledge in Acute Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing with experience caring for patients with addiction

issues; completing mental status examinations; providing trauma informed care; and developing, leading and

evaluating patient groups
- A minimum of three years working in a community mental health care setting providing intensive case

management services
- The 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
- The ability to collaborate with Registered Nurses when patients assigned to the Registered Practical Nurse

become unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected
- The ability to identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action
- The ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
- Strong inter‑professional communication skills
- A valid driver's license

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
- Have CPMHN(C) designation
- Knowledge of current legislation, including the Mental Health Act and the Health Care Consent Act
- Have recent experience working in an ACTT setting

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 &

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

this position.

We are committed to fostering