RPN-PT(.5)-Mental Health Nurse Resource

Reporting to the Manager of Forensic Mental Health, the successfulapplicant will be responsible for providing quality

nursing care to complex patient populations whose outcomes are notpredictable on the Adult, Forensic and Child &

Adolescent Mental Health units. As part of inter professionalhealth care teams, the Mental Health Nursing Resource

Team (MHNRT) Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will practice withinthe Standards of the College of Nurses of

Ontario, the philosophy of patient and family centered care, aswell as the mission, vision, values and policies of

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC).

Applicants must have the following qualifications :

Current unrestricted registration as a Registered PracticalNurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability

become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Current certification in BCLS
• Recent knowledge of forensic mental health nursing in an acutecare setting
• Knowledge of current legislation related to the Criminal Code ofCanada Part XX.1 Mental Disorder, the Mental

Health Act, and the Health Care Consent Act

Knowledge of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation or asimilar recovery based model of care

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be givento applicants who :

Have a certification, or recent continuing education in MentalHealth / Psychiatric Nursing

Applicants must have the following qualification :

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse withthe College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certification in BCLS
• Recent experience in Mental Health nursing in an acute caresetting
• Knowledge of current legislation related to the Criminal Codeof Canada Part XX.1 Mental Disorder, the Mental

Health Act, and the Health Care Consent Act

Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning,implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her / his

basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized careplanning and delivery

Collaborates and provides consult to Registered PracticeNurse's (RPN) when patients assigned to the RPN

become unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected

• Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responsesand take appropriate action
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
• Strong interprofessional and communication skills

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be givento applicants who :

• Have a certification, or recent continuing education in MentalHealth / Psychiatric Nursing
• Knowledge of the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation or asimilar recovery based model of care

Salary Range : $36.092 to 37.049

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon : a satisfactory

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID 19 vaccineapproved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a mannerthat is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Codeof Conduct. Regular attendance at work is

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate agood attendance record to be considered for this

position.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission : We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision : Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values : Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally weare identified as an English / French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.