JOB OPPORTUNITY - REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Youthdale provides comprehensive, integrated mental health services to children and their families. We work to connect families with the right programs and services both at Youthdale and in their communities. Youthdale meets the complex needs of children and youth with a team of highly skilled and dedicated psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists and neuropsychologists, social workers, nurses, and child and youth workers.

Youthdale is looking to fill the position of Registered Practical Nurse to join the Nursing team. The nursing team provides client-centered nursing care and childcare to the clients on the Inpatient Units at Youthdale’s Treatment Centre. Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) also ensure the security, safety and therapeutic environment for the clients on the Inpatient units, attending to the policies and procedures of the Youthdale Psychiatric Crisis Service and other such guidelines established by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and Ministry of Health.

Accountability

This position reports directly to: Mental Health Nursing Supervisor

Location: Inpatient Units (227 Victoria, Toronto, ON)

Status: Full time permanent

Union/Non: This is a unionized position

Rate of pay: $30.6036 per hour

Corporate Responsibilities

• Fosters positive interpersonal relationships with the staff, residents, visitors, outside agencies, government officials and related professional associations.
• Maintains and adheres to all relevant legislation, organizational policies and procedures.
• Abides by all occupational health and safety policies.
• Demonstrates management practices, which are consistent with the mission, vision and philosophy of Youthdale Treatment Centres.

*As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will have to abide by the Agency’s Vaccination and IPAC policy.*

Job Responsibilities

Operational & Clinical

• Provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care for clients from diverse populations.
• Perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the inter-professional plan of care for clients with a wide range of diagnoses.
• Use critical thinking and customer service to approach client care.
• Assesses the physical and medical status of patients on the Acute, Transitional Psychiatric and Transitional Aged Units. Responds to medical needs according to the Standards of Nursing Practice outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Provide nursing assessment and intervention and documents all relevant information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• RPN Certificate of Registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development within the past 2 years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to Mental Health.
• Able to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour.
• Practical Nursing experience caring for individuals with mental illness is required.
• Ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds is necessary.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment; able to manage multiple demands and changing priorities.
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to client care.
• Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner.
• Ability to function independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility with unit assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively within an interprofessional team environment.
• Work Schedule - flexible hours within a rotating schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
• Current HCP level (CPR) certificate is also required.

About Youthdale Treatment Centers

Youthdale (www.youthdale.ca) provides comprehensive, integrated mental health services to children and their families, connecting them with the right programs and services, both at Youthdale and in their communities. We meet the complex needs of children and youth with a team of highly skilled and dedicated psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists and neuropsychologists, social workers, nurses, and child and youth workers.

Application

At Youthdale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. Youthdale is committed to providing accommodation in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please apply with your cover letter and an updated resume.