Registered Practical Nurse – Mental Health

Job Description

Job title: Registered Practical Nurse – Mental Health

Company: Joseph Brant Hospital

Job description: Position Number: 209018-67Position Available: Registered Practical Nurse (2 positions available)
Status: Casual – This positions falls under the PT Collective Agreement
Department: Mental Health – Inpatient Psychiatry
Union: CUPE
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Extended ToursRate of Pay: $36.33 – $38.16/hrPosting Date: April 17, 2025Closing Date: April 24, 2025Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on April 24, 2025.About Joseph Brant Hospital:Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit .Responsibilities:

• Monitors client safety to minimize risk through use of observation levels, seclusion, restraints, etc.
• Administers and monitors medication(s) accurately and safely
• Plans access to resources required to manage potential emergency situations
• Invokes Mental Health Act provisions as necessary
• Explains the rationale to clients for assessment procedures and/or pharmacy therapy and/or electro convulsive therapy
• Provides relevant information and guidance to the client’s significant others
• Incorporates knowledge of innovations and changes in Nursing Practice, Psychiatry and Mental Health
• Advocates for the client within the context of institutional, professional, family and community interests and recognizes the right of the client to make choices with which the nurse may not agree
• Maintains confidentiality of client information
• Collaborates in the formulation of mental health promotion activities
• Acts as a role model for novice and/or student nurses

Qualifications:

• Current certificate of competence in the Province of Ontario required
• Minimum two years’ experience in psychiatric in-patient clinical setting required
• Certificate in Mental Health nursing preferred
• Current BCLS required
• Aseptic Technique and Medication Administration certificate from a recognized college required
• Current CPI Certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to use therapeutic verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client’s mental and functional status.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate, plan and implement care plan with clients with psychiatric disorders.
• Awareness of family dynamics and multicultural issues.
• Demonstrated collaboration with the client, health care providers and others to access/ co-ordinate resources and services.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills to enable documentation of clinical data
• Willingness to learn new models of care delivery, i.e., Primary nursing, Tidal model etc.
• Willingness to provide care via both individual and group approaches.
• Demonstrates critical- thinking and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated effective documentation skills
• Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance required

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.Please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence to enable appropriate assistance.

Location: Burlington, ON

Job date: Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:00:11 GMT