Job Description
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Providing leadership in the provision of nursing services 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
Assessing patient condition and needs based on interviews, interaction and direct
observation; developing and implementing therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge
plans
Developing therapeutic nurse-patient relationships utilizing nursing and other theoretical
or practice frameworks i.e. psychosocial rehabilitation, counselling, health teaching,
administering and monitoring medication, and teaching life skills in preparation for
community reintegration
Observing, assessing, recording, and reporting patient condition; evaluating progress
and modifying plans as appropriate; assessing patient risk to self and/or others;
participating in quality improvement activities to facilitate changes in nursing practice and
inter-professional care
Contributing to a safe, therapeutic environment through adherence to the College of
Nurses of Ontario Standards, program/facility-wide policies and procedures, including
mandatory training.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Registered Nurse: Current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse with the
College of Nurses of Ontario, current CPR and First Aid
• Registered Practical Nurse: Current registration in good standing as a Registered
Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current CPR and First Aid
• Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) with Oxygen Therapy (OT) and Airway
Management (AM).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medical and mental health nursing
theory and practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medication practices, side effects,
and current treatment modalities, knowledge of mental health medications an asset
• Recent mental health nursing in a mental health facility or service is preferred, including
familiarity with the recovery philosophy, and trauma informed care
• Experience with patient safety including emergency patient care procedures
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to
accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect,
Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language