At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide top-notch care for mental health patients.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to quality mental health care.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Ideal for those passionate about person-centred care and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic environment where your skills can truly impact lives.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered RPN with experience in mental health care.
The predicted salary is between 42.3 - 51.7 $ per hour.
The RPN works collaboratively alongside other health care professionals and will incorporate current evidence and best practice into plans of care for patients with various mental health diagnoses. As a member of the team, the RPN is highly adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment. The unit consists of adolescent beds, adult ward and a psychiatric intensive care unit.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Ability to conduct ongoing risk assessments and identification of risk factors for self-harm behaviours
- Ability to understand and respond immediately to patient reactions by applying de-escalation techniques
- Physical assessment skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate commitment to quality improvement, ongoing professional development and reflective practice
Qualifications/Skills:
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse
- RPN diploma required
- Current B.C.L.S. Certificate
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificate
- Demonstrate knowledge or recent experience working with psychiatric population and/or management of high-risk behaviour
- Knowledge of principles of CBT and DBT an asset
- Applicants with certification and/or completed additional training related to Mental Health will be given priority
- Demonstrated commitment to Person-Centred Care
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
- Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional practice and support of a quality practice setting environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to safe, high quality, ethical care
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize patient care assignments within the RPN scope of practice collaboratively with RNs and other members of the inter-professional team
Registered Practical Nurse – Inpatient Mental Health in Toronto employer: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and professional growth within the healthcare sector. As a fully affiliated institution with the University of Toronto, it offers unique opportunities for leadership in pharmacy operations while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages education, research, and impactful patient care, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in pharmacy.
Contact Details:
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Recruitment Team
