Registered Nurse – Inpatient Mental Health

Job title: Registered Nurse – Inpatient Mental Health

Job description: Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia – a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we believe in Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Engagement. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse in the Mental Health Unit responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with the mission, vision, goals, objectives and policies of the hospital and the Clinical Services Department.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years progressive psychiatric nursing experience within an acute care

environment required.

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate required.
• Completion of Post Diploma Psychiatric Nursing program preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles of psychiatric nursing required.
• Psycho/social and mental status assessment skills required.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention model and the Mental Health Act required.
• Demonstrates a desire and ability to participate in patient/family teaching.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work

well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to problem solve and make effective decisions during highly stressful and potential

emergency situations.

• Satisfactory work performance and attendance record required.
• The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to professional development as

well as to the Mission and Vision of the Hospital. Demonstrates proficiency in written and v
verbal communications skills in relation to working with patients across the care continuum.

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Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

OSMH is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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