Acts as a primary nurse and is responsible for providing direct patient care to youth, adult and psychogeriatric patients in accordance with a Patient Centred Care philosophy.
Qualifications and Skills
Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration
Current B.C.L.S. Certificate
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification
Minimum 1 year recent psychiatric nursing experience required
Experience working in a PICU setting and with adolescent population required
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Certification preferred
CBT and DBT training preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to establish therapeutic alliance with patients with various mental health diagnoses
Demonstrated knowledge of person centre care principles and approaches
Ability to problem solve, prioritize and manage time...