ONALAKERIDGE HEALTHREGISTERED NURSEINPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM OC4REGULAR PART TIME12 hour shifts; Days / Nights / WeekendsLAKERIDGE HEALTH OSHAWAONA-1400000306 This position is open to ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing April 2, 2014 and closing at 11:59 p.m. on April 9, 2014. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To use nursing process in providing patient care in a primary nursing environment. To participate as a member of the Health Care Team and the Nursing Team. As an individual practitioner, to maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. To maintain nursing records.QUALIFICATIONS:*Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);*current BCLS;*demonstrated commitment to maintaining Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;*Canadian Mental Health Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Certificate is preferred;*proven to have experience in an acute Mental Health setting;*demonstrated excellent knowledge of, and experience in group theories and dynamics;*proven experience with working with a multidisciplinary team;*proven completion of Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour Program;*proven ability to recognize and diffuse escalating or violent patients;*ability to conduct Mental Health Assessment with excellent interviewing and communication skills;*demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety, and participates in regular in-service education in this area;*demonstrated knowledge of Community Mental Health Resources;*proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard;*BScN Degree is an asset.SALARY: $30.17 - $43.61 per hourCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit).Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.