Registered Nurse - SUNPACT - Casual 2024-8056

Summary of Duties The RN is responsible for providing patient care and case management to clients in the community with severe and persistent mental illness, in accordance with a Patient Focused Care philosophy, and ACT Standards of Practice.   Qualifications/Skills Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or equivalent required Current BCLS Certificate required Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification required Psychiatric Nursing/Mental Health Certification Previous community mental health and case management experience required Minimum of two (2- 5) years’ experience working with patients with severe and persistent mental illness in the community Ability to work independently, and interdependently within a multidisciplinary team Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated problem-solving skills Thorough knowledge of psychotropic medications Knowledge and skills and ability to apply CBT, DBT and solution focused therapies etc. Valid Ontario Driver’s License required in order to travel extensively within the catchment area