Registered NurseLAKERIDGE HEALTHREGISTERED NURSECRISIS INTERVENTION TEAMMENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONSFULL TIME DDNN Schedule;12 hour shifts (subject to change)LAKERIDGE HEALTH OSHAWASALARY- $33.90 - $48.53 per hourONA-2100002026DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Participating as a member of the Crisis Intervention Team, the Registered Nurse, CIT, is responsible for using the nursing process in providing crisis intervention and psychiatric assessment for psychologically/emotionally disturbed patients. As an individual practitioner, you are required to maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice and 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;* Certification in Mental Health with the CNA;* Successful completion of a Non-violent Crisis Intervention Program;* Current advanced psychiatric nursing experience related to crisis intervention;* Five years current acute psychiatric experience;* Demonstrated knowledge in theories of personality, personality change, psychiatric assessment and treatment models;* Proven to have excellent knowledge of psychiatric medication options;* Proven ability to have excellent interviewing, assessment, and communication skills;* Proven knowledge of Community Mental Health Resources;* Demonstrated commitment to patient focused philosophy of care in a non-judgemental manner;* Demonstrated strong organizational, prioritization, interpersonal and problem-solving skills;* BScN is asset.* Must have satisfactory performance record;* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;* Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.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.Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. Lakeridge Health team members involved in direct patient care should consider it their responsibility to provide the highest standard of care, which includes receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of vaccination during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to the Human Rights code. In the event of a COVID-19 outbreak, work restrictions may be implemented for unimmunized team members.