Posting # 57363 - [ UNIFOR ]

Anticipated Scheduled Start Date – February 22, 2027

St. Joseph’s Health Care is willing to consider applicants who are eligible for Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). This program provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible RPNs/RNs/ Nurse Practitioners in exchange for a two-year full-time commitment. To learn more about the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), please visit www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses.

Parkwood Institute Mental Healthcare is an organization that provides specialized mental health care to individuals living with mental illnesses on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. In addition to providing direct care to individuals living with mental illness, the organization is also actively involved in the education of future clinicians and in advancing the research knowledge base. Our work is guided by a recovery- oriented philosophy of care as well as the utilization of treatment and rehabilitation interventions that are based on the best available evidence of their effectiveness to assist individuals in pursuing their life goals. We believe in supporting both the individual and their family/friends throughout their recovery journey.

Adult Ambulatory Care provides outpatient services to clients requiring tertiary level care. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive support/rehabilitation/treatment to clients with serious mental illness using the principles of client centered care, within the context of an interdisciplinary team, frequently in conjunction with community partners.

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

Essential Qualifications
Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Valid CPR certificate
Successful completion of a nursing competency test
Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration
Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
Experience and knowledge of the special needs and nursing care needs of clients with severe and persistent mental illness
Strong working knowledge of mental health legislation
Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
Ability to coordinate care collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team members as well as to function independently
Ability to relate therapeutically with clients
Demonstrated skills in effectively responding to psychiatric and physical emergencies and/or crisis situations
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated flexibility and strong organizational skills
Knowledge of community resources
Crisis intervention skills
Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position
Extensive Travel within the catchment area is required

Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in French would be an asset
Knowledge of and skills in specialized therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Recent experience working in mental health
Recent experiencing working in the community
Completion of courses in psychiatric nursing

Teaching and Research
St. Joseph's Health Care London, through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College, is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Josephs, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties.

Immunization Requirements
Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing