Description
Position Details
Posting #: 32468
Department: Seniors Mental Health - Forrest 1 (F1)
Employee Type: Temporary, Part Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 52
Union: ONA
Openings Remaining: 1
Schedule
- Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Weekends, Holidays
- Time of Day: Days, Nights
- Shift: 12 hour
- Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)
Application Dates
- Opening Date: 02/10/2025
- Closing Date: 09/10/2025
Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date
Position Description
Unit Profile
The Seniors Mental Health Inpatient Program employs a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social worker, occupational therapist, recreation therapists, who assess and treat older adults with serious mental illness, mood disorders, and late onset psychosis with age related issues, which complicates recovery. The Program optimizes a variety of proven treatment strategies (pharmacotherapy, group therapies, psychoeducation) with the aim of controlling the symptoms, as well as supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of the older adult. May be required to work on Seniors Mental Health Behavioural Unit as assigned.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse – Mental Health and Addiction Programs (RN- MHAP) provides care for patients in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the SJHH and the Mental Health and Addiction Program (MHAP), the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nursing (CFMHN) Standards. Mental Health Nursing is a specialized area of nursing practice, education and research. Nurses in the MHAP are committed to the alleviation of stigma and discrimination related to mental health and addiction. The RN-MHAP is committed to the reduction of the use of seclusion and restraint in all of our services. The principles of Person-Centred Nursing, recovery and trauma informed care are foundational to this specialized nursing practice. As a member of the inter-professional team, the RN - MHAP is responsible for the provision of quality, holistic, specialized nursing care for patients with complex mental illnesses in Acute and Specialized settings. The RN – MHAP provides safe, evidence-based therapeutic interventions across the care continuum. The RN-MHAP models professional leadership and provides decision-making support by collaborating and delegating within the inter-professional team. The RN-MHAP completes assessments, plans and organizes treatment/therapeutic interventions, documents and evaluates interventions for patients with complex mental illnesses in Acute and Specialized settings. The RN-MHAP models professional leadership and provides decision-making support by collaborating and delegating within the inter-professional team.
Qualifications
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- C.N.A. certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, CPMHN(C), is preferred
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is required
- CPI – Crisis Prevention Training (or successful completion as part of clinical orientation is required)
- CNA certification in Geriatric and/or Mental Health nursing preferred
- 1 year recent experience developing and facilitating therapeutic groups
- Training in evidence-based treatments for older adults with serious mental illness, mood disorders, and late onset psychosis with age related issues, which complicates recovery, preferred (ie. CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Behavioural Activation, Emotional Regulation, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Applies principles of a therapeutic nurse-client relationship and responds appropriately (e.g. openness, non-judgmental attitude, active listening, self-awareness, boundaries)
- Promotes the client’s positive self-concept (e.g. supporting cultural and spiritual preferences, validating the client’s strengths, promoting the use of effective coping techniques, building community capacity)
- Establishes and maintains culturally sensitive therapeutic nurse/client relationships based on trust, respect, professional intimacy, empathy and power (CNO standard for nurse/patient therapeutic relationships) in accordance with the SJHH code of conduct.
- Utilizes a systematic process in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in accordance with SJHH policies, procedures and protocols, privacy legislation, professional standards, and all legal requirements.
- Performs and documents holistic assessments (physical and mental health) with clients utilizing standardized screening/assessment tools as applicable to acquire information about client functioning and care needs from multiple sources, including client perspective, family and significant others to facilitate the plan and delivery of care
St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision
St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH)
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.