POSITION TITLE

Registered Practical Nurse

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays

DEPT/PROGRAM

Horizon

JOB CLASS

Registered Practical Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full Time

RATE OF PAY

$34.68-36.97 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

37.50 hours weekly as per schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Open

POSTING DATE

April 4th, 2024

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

NUMBER

Multiple Opportunities

The Horizon Program for Geriatric Psychiatry is an inpatient tertiary level care program with specialized services to meet the complex mental health needs of seniors with serious mental illness. The inter-professional healthcare team provides a range of psychogeriatric resources to address the assessment, diagnostic, treatment and transitional care needs of seniors with complex mental health challenges.

The Clinical Manager of the Horizon program is currently seeking two full-time Registered Practical Nurses. The position will provide mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care to patients within a specialized inter-professional clinical program.

Note: The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's Tuition Support Program (TSPN) offers tuition reimbursement to new graduate nurses from rural and remote communities who chose to do a return- of- service (ROS) in an eligible community. Please visit for more information.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Assess patient condition and needs; develop and implement therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge plans
Actively participate in the identification and coordination of provision of services and resources for patientsfrom admission to discharge
Observe, assess, record, and report patient condition; evaluating progress and modify plans as appropriate; assess patient risk to self and/or others
Contribute toa safe, therapeutic environment through awareness of the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, program/facility wide policies and procedures, and mandatory training

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Current registration in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) with Oxygen Therapy (OT) and Airway Management (AM)
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medical and mental health nursing theory and practice
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medication practices, side effects, and current treatment modalities, knowledge of mental health medications
Recent mental health nursing in a mental health facility or service is preferred, including familiarity with the recovery model, and trauma informed care
Preference for recent and related experience working with geriatric patient population and/or additional certifications/education in geriatrics
Experience with patient safety including emergency patient care procedures
Demonstrated reasoning and analytical skills
Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills
Proven ability to adapt readily to change and experience working in a fast-paced work environment
Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
Preference for proficiency in French/English
You must meet the requirements of our COVID-19 Immunization Policy by providing proof of full vaccination, or a request and receipt of an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including a medical exemption

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at and external applicants apply to Job ID WC24-100. Please note that this position will remain open until filled. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.