Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current knowledge and skills in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing / Mental Health Act.
• A minimum of 2 years working experience within the last 5 years in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing.
• Knowledge of the Recovery Model of Care and Trauma Informed Care approach.
• Experience in Group Facilitation.
• Knowledge of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and/or DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy).
• Knowledge and skill in Metabolic Monitoring for chronic conditions and mental illness.

Duties

• Utilizes the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and measuring patient outcomes. This includes triage of high risk patients prior to, or following a psychiatric consultation or discharge from hospital.
• Performs holistic patient health assessments and health maintenance activities including, screening for the presence of acute or chronic illnesses that may be contributing to the overall mental clinical presentation.
• Performs acts requiring specialized knowledge, skills and judgment in assessing psychiatric/mental health needs and in planning, administering and evaluating patient care.
• Assessment, administration, monitoring/evaluation of medication effectiveness for those undergoing medication adjustment and symptom stabilization.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships as per the College of Nurses Standards.
• Provides appropriate health teaching to patients and families with a focus on medications, acute and chronic disease/symptom management.
• Development of patient focused documented care plans.
• Maintains nursing records.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement programs to ensure a high level of patient care.
• Passion for motivational interviewing and knowledge of the stages of change is an asset.

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.

We don't just serve our communities; we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
• Required Occasionally – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds.
Mobility
• Required Constantly – standing.
• Required Frequently – walking, bending/stooping.
• Required Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling.
• Required Rarely – balancing, climbing.
Dexterity
• Required Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion.
• Required Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down).
• Required Rarely – foot action.

Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or humanresources@qhc.on.ca for assistance.

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.