Ontario Government Remote Jobs – MENTAL HEALTH NURSE

Job Description:

We are seeking caring and compassionate Mental Health Nurses to join our health care team at the Sudbury Jail. As a Mental Health Nurse, you will use your specialized knowledge and skills to provide patient-centered mental health care to offenders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor adherence and response to treatment plans and health care interventions
• Practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards and Ministry expectations
• Utilize your sound knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention
• Share your knowledge and expertise with other staff members
• Coordinate care with other members of the health care team, such as primary care, psychiatry, social work and psychology
• Contribute to mental health program development within the institution
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other staff members and external stakeholders
• Lead case management by initiating patient-specific plans of care
• Practice in accordance with the security requirements of the institution
• Plan and implement treatment plans
• Conduct mental health assessments for the purposes of triage and on-going care
• Liaise with community care providers to obtain mental health histories and facilitate transitional care at discharge

Job Requirements:

• You have oral and written communication skills to clearly communicate care and progress through documentation, including progress notes, written care plans, clinical and administrative summaries
• You are able to support patients in working towards achieving identified goals
• You can present information in a clear and concise manner as well as adapt your communication skills to provide information and health teaching to a diverse population
• You can work collaboratively with others, such as the inter-professional team, correctional staff and community agencies
• You can address emergency situations and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions
• You are an effective patient advocate and can advocate for and encourage patient participation in their plan of care
• You have knowledge of mental health evidence based practices and current treatment options as well as experience completing comprehensive mental health assessments
• You are able to evaluate patient responses to planned interventions and to modify interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional team to achieve established inmate goals
• You must be registered as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and be in good standing

Qualification & Experience:

• You have in-depth knowledge of mental illness, mental health nursing theory, community mental health resources, evidence-based practices and current treatment options acquired through enrolment in/completion of a post-diploma/post-degree certificate program in mental health, and supplemented by continuing education in mental health/psychiatry
• Canadian Nurses Association – Current Psychiatric and Mental Health Certification
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health – Concurrent Disorders Certification
• Accredited Colleges in Canada – Mental Health Certification

Job Details:

Company: Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Application Deadline: N/A

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