Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse in Mental Health Services is responsible for providing direct psychiatric nursing care, care plan development, evaluation and co-ordination as well as leadership in accordance with the mission, vision, goals, objectives and policies of the hospital and the Patient Services Department. A dedicated professional, the Registered Nurse exhibits a positive attitude, excellent critical thinking skills and commitment to learning as well as patient/staff safety thus promoting a supportive, respectful and safe work environment.



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing leadership in the provision of nursing services in the Emergency Department and/or
Acute Mental Health In-Patient Unit, within the nursing and inter-professional teams especially
in circumstances when the patient’s condition is more complex and the outcomes of patient
care are unpredictable. Leadership is d...