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Registered Practical Nurse (RFT)
CAD 60,000 - 80,000
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5 days ago
Position Information
Posting Number: BMHC24-142E
Title: Registered Practical Nurse (RFT)
Position Status: Regular Full-time
Department: Nursing Resource Team BMHC
Union: OPSEU Local 439
Number of Vacancies: 1
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.
Job Description
The Royal is currently seeking Registered Practical Nurses (RPN). The RPN will have a sound knowledge of clinical issues in the area of mental health and addiction.
Responsibilities include the provision of supportive nursing care consistent with patient treatment/rehabilitation needs and goals. In doing so, the RPN will assist in the assessment of patients’ needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans for assigned patients in collaboration and consultation with members of the inter-disciplinary team. The RPN will also provide a safe, therapeutic environment including crisis management and emergency nursing care.
Qualifications
* Graduate of a recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing;
* Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
* Previous nursing experience working in psychiatric/mental health specialization is preferred.
* Certified in CPR and First Aid.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and Substitute Decision Act.
* Safety and Security in the Workplace Training (candidate must agree to complete prior to start date if this qualification is not met).
* English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual is an asset.
Salary Range: $35.36 to $37.05 per hour
Thank you for your interest in working with us at The Royal. We strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer, encouraging people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.
Additional Information
* All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicates they meet the required qualifications.
* Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below.
* All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
* The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
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