A full-time (28 hrs/wk) position (with the possibility of increase to 35 hrs/wk subject to budget availability) exists for a
REGISTERED NURSE
Base Office: Parry Sound
Purpose of the Position:
This member of the Community Outreach and Support Team is responsible for conducting nursing psychiatric and physical assessments, implementing nursing interventions, managing and administering medications, and collaborating with other medical services. The RN, in conjunction with the psychiatrist, is responsible for teaching, delegating, assigning, and supervising unregulated care providers (UCP) in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario. The RN has responsibility to carry out case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis intervention and treatment under the clinical supervision of the team, the Area Manager or delegate. This team member develops supports and opportunities for consumers to increase or develop new skills to become more successful and satisfied in their daily living, learning, working and social environments of their choice with the least amount of professional help required.
If you have:
* Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
* Familiarity with and enthusiasm for the ACT model balanced by a commitment to psychosocial rehabilitation values
* An understanding of the concept of recovery and a willingness to work for its ongoing expression in the service system
* Experience working with those experiencing serious mental illness
* A strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with severe and persistent mental illness to live in a normal community residence, to work in a market job, and to have access to required support and service
* A willingness to provide crisis intervention
* Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment in a rural setting
– A willingness to serve clients within the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound
– A valid driver’s license and, a safe and reliable means of transportation
– Willingness to do shift work days/evenings (including weekends and statutory holidays)
– Experience with computers and Windows programs
You are invited to submit your application by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2011, to:
The Hiring Committee
Muskoka-Parry Sound Community Mental Health Service
173-202 Manitoba Street
Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3
Telephone: (705) 645-2262 Fax: (705) 645-7473 Email: jobs@mpscmhs.on.ca
