At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dedicated team providing crucial care and support to victims of violence.
- Company: Brightshores Health System, committed to patient safety and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive wage, flexible casual hours, and opportunities for continuous learning.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by trauma and violence.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with strong communication and critical thinking skills.
The predicted salary is between 37071 - 38157 $ per year.
Reporting to the Outpatient Mental Health Services Manager, the Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse 24/7 team Registered Practical Nurse participates on an on-call team that provides specialized treatment, psychosocial care, legal information, and related crisis counseling to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence (intimate partner abuse).
QUALIFICATIONS (Required)
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Able to commit to a minimum of two years as part of the SA&PACC 24/7 team (5 shifts per month)
- 1-2 years of Nursing experience (minimum)
- Medication certification and ability to practice
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Well developed critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated realization of continuous learning professionally and personally
- Proficiency in physical assessment of adult patients
- Skills in physical assessment of paediatric patients and/or willingness to learn
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other members of the health care team
- Demonstrated approach to others that is non-judgmental and supportive
- Understanding of the current issues and challenges in providing care to sexual and domestic violence victims
- Knowledgeable and proficient with the skills required to educate adults
- Sound comprehension of the CNO guidelines on scope of practice and their application
- Established skills in self-care
- Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
- Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores' values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
- Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
- Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
Registered Practical Nurse – Outpatient Mental Health in Owen Sound employer: Brightshores
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