Registered Practical Nurse

Job summary

Provide accountable, quality nursing care to adult mental health inpatients in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards, and relevant legislation. Support assessment, stabilization, treatment, crisis response, and patient care in collaboration with the interprofessional team.

Job details

Job Summary & Requirements Job Summary & Requirements RVH Adult Mental Health is a Schedule 1 Designated Psychiatric Facility. The 36 bed Acute Care Adult Inpatient Unit has an emphasis on the Recovery Model, short term assessment, stabilization and treatment. The unit includes a secure Extra Care Area with 5 beds for patients requiring close monitoring and support. An additional 5 bed Emergency Mental Health Suite is available 24 hours a day with services that include risk assessment, crisis intervention, consultation and referrals for patients experiencing acute mental health crisis. As the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the organizational philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the College of Nurses (CNO), and all relevant legislation. As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements: Education: Registered Practical Nursing Diploma Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing is an asset Non-violent Crisis Intervention is required Current CPR is required Physical assessment certificate an asset Knowledge in Brief Solution Focus Therapy an asset Experience: A minimum of three years’ experience in an acute care inpatient mental health setting required Knowledge with the Recovery Model of Care is an asset Competencies: Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Knowledge of the major psychiatric disorders as identified in the DSM IV Sound assessment skills with regard to physical assessment, mental status assessment etc. Systems theory as it relates to family dynamics Knowledge of the pharmacology in the treatment of major psychiatric disorders Good problem solving skills and efficient time management skills Ability to make decisions regarding patient care both independently and as a part of the interprofessional team Working knowledge of diagnostic test and tools used in the Mental Health field i.e. therapeutic drug levels, Mental Status Exams, Beck Depression tests, etc. Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decisions Act Sound documentation skills and awareness of legalities related to documentation Strong commitment to ongoing education and professional development Experience in acting in a preceptor role Knowledge of community resources

What you’ll do

Provide accountable, quality nursing care to adult mental health inpatients in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards, and relevant legislation. Support assessment, stabilization, treatment, crisis response, and patient care in collaboration with the interprofessional team.

Requirements

Requires a Registered Practical Nursing diploma, current CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and at least three years of experience in an acute care inpatient mental health setting. Relevant strengths include psychiatric assessment and pharmacology knowledge, familiarity with mental health legislation and community resources, and strong communication, documentation, and decision-making skills.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mental Health Nursing
• Acute Inpatient Care
• Patient Assessment
• Mental Status Assessment
• Physical Assessment
• Crisis Intervention
• Risk Assessment
• Recovery Model of Care
• Psychiatric Pharmacology
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Documentation
• Preceptorship

Job areas

• Healthcare

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