Community Mental Health Nurse
Location
Richmond Hill, ON | Canada
Job description
About S.R.T. MedStaff
S.R.T. MedStaff has been a trusted leader in the health care community since 1981, hiring client service coordinators, personal support workers, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, and supervisors. Come work for an agency that truly values and supports its staff!
Why work with S.R.T. MedStaff?
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible scheduling
- Comprehensive orientation
- Full-time and part-time positions
- Comprehensive benefits package
- RSP matching program
- Perkopolis member
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Choice of daily instant pay or weekly direct deposit pay
- Staff appreciation events
- Paid continuing education sessions and in-services
Job Summary:
S R.T. MedStaff is currently seeking Mental Health Nurses (RNs/RPNs) for our Community Visiting Nursing Program. The visiting Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care within the scope of their education and experience, to mental health clients in a variety of service delivery locations primarily in the York Region area.
Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the patient/family/caregiver and other health care professionals, help formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment
- Provide nursing care to patients according to the written plan of care
- Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan(s) and adjust accordingly in consultation with the patient/family/caregiver and other health care professionals
- Act as a patient advocate by protecting and promoting patient rights
- Promote patient safety and assist them in living comfortably in their home environment
- Share nursing knowledge and expertise with other health care providers
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
- One (1) year recent experience in the community
- Has attained, or shows evidence of working towards Canadian Nurses Association Certificate in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
- Recent employment as an RN in a psychiatric facility for a minimum of 2 years full time
- Excellent problem solving, time management, and crisis resolution skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience with Information Technology
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is a requirement
- Second language is considered an asset
We thank you for applying to S.R.T. MedStaff. We will review all applications. Only those applicants selected for further discussion will be contacted. S.R.T. MedStaff is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please let us know in advance.
*Applicants also search for visiting nurse, visiting registered nurse, and visiting registered practical nurse.
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