Registered Nurse - Ham ACTT 2

Position Summary

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required • BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)) preferred. • Knowledge of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Model • A minimum of 4-5 years experience with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, both inpatient and outpatient in the community, preferred • Specialty in substance abuse and/or addictions counseling will be an asset • Experience in forensic/dual diagnosed/developmental delay will be an asset • Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience in: psychosocial rehabilitation; conducting mental status examinations; assessing, managing and evaluating crisis situations; conducting physical assessments; developing treatment plans for clients living in the community, and working with individuals with concurrent disorders • Practice according to a recovery framework • Knowledge of the signs and symptoms, intervention strategies and treatment modalities of a variety of psychiatric disorders • Knowledge of current psychotropic medications, including side effects and therapeutic effects • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective professional and therapeutic relationships • Knowledge of Mental Health Reform, the Mental Health Act, and other appropriate legislation • Demonstrated leadership and teaching skills • Demonstrated commitment to professional development • Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills • Demonstrated ability to be flexible in work assignments and work effectively under pressure • Demonstrated computer skills • Venipuncture skills and experience is an asset • Good attendance and work record are essential • Valid driver’s license, adequate insurance and use of a vehicle