Registered Practical Nurse (Psychiatric Emergency Zone)

OVERVIEW

Bring your caring heart to the heart of the east at Michael Garron Hospital.

Michael Garron Hospital is a proud member of East Toronto Health Partners, the Ontario Health Team serving East Toronto. We are honoured to serve one of Canada’s most diverse communities. Our strong organizational culture makes Michael Garron Hospital a wonderful place to work, learn and grow your professional life. Come be a part of the future of mental health care in the heart of the east.

The MGH Emergency Department (ED) provides care for over 90,000 individuals annually and takes pride in serving East Toronto’s diverse population. The Psychiatric Emergency Zone (PEZ) of Michael Garron Hospital, located in the ED, is open 24/7 and provides highly specialized care topatients who present to hospital in crisis with mental health and substance use issues.

The RPN provides comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to individuals across the developmental lifespan who present with acute mental health and substance use needs. The RPN works within an interprofessional team environment in a dynamic setting, collaborating with a diverse healthcare team members to conduct mental health and risk assessments, stabilization of patients, and support the development of disposition and care pathways. The role will also include providing the full scope of nursing care to patients. A commitment to sharing knowledge, supporting the growth of self and team and contributing to the advancement of nursing excellence is required. Ongoing professional development, through education, experience and reflective practice is essential to maintaining high standards of care within the RPN role.

The RPN is responsible for the provision of comprehensive psychiatric nursing care primarily in the PEZ. The RPN may also be trained and expected to work in other mental health and substance use programs, based on operational needs.

EDUCATION

- Registered Practical Nurse with current certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Registered Practical Nursing Diploma required.
- BLS Certification required.
- Completion of a mental health nursing course from accredited college, or a commitment to attend and complete the education within one year of hire.

QUALIFICATIONS

- A minimum of 2 years mental health and substance use nursing experience: either Inpatient, Outpatient, Community-Based, or a combination required.
- Demonstrated excellence in both psychiatric and medical nursing including assessment, intervention, and evaluation processes.
- Demonstrated excellent assessment, de-escalation and crisis intervention skills
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Ability to articulate clearly the philosophy of patient-centered care, recovery, trauma-informed care and strength-based and harm reduction strategies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of counseling and therapeutic techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a rapidly changing environment
- Computer competency required.
- Maintains competence relative to current practice.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.