Registered Nurse - GB Mental Health - Cas
Trillium Health Centre
Posted on : February 3
Location : Mississauga
Job Category : Nursing
Job Industry : Healthcare/Medical
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This is Trillium"s promise to you.
You are our most valued and trusted resource in providing quality, patient-centred care. Our ability to continue to positively impact the lives of the individuals who seek our care rests in your hands - the Outstanding People who work at Trillium Health Centre.
We respect your time, contribution and dedication to our patients and to our health centre by offering you a Total Rewards Program that allows you to lead the quality of life you want.
Trillium has pledged to develop the health care leaders of tomorrow. We offer a stimulating and innovative work environment with numerous learning and professional development events to enhance your career and to help you benefit from the many advancement opportunities available at the health centre and in our community. At Trillium, learning happens in many ways and in many places.
Trillium is more than just a place to work. It"s a place for you to grow, to create, to inspire and to be inspired, as you help lead the hospital in making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Outstanding people generate amazing results.
Key Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse, and member of the College of Nurses of Ontario
- CNA certification in psychiatric/ mental health nursing preferred
- Minimum five years current Mental Health experience in an out-patient mental health setting
- Knowledge or experience related to concurrent disorders preferred
- Experience with case co-ordination, counselling and group facilitation
- Expertise in evidence based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Dialectic Behavioural Therapy.
- Sound working knowledge of legislation related to mental health care and treatment
- Knowledge of relevant medications and their side effects
- Knowledge of community resources
- Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Positive work and attendance record
Position Summary:
- Provide clinical assessment and evidence based treatment for adults with major mental illness
- In partnership with clients and families/significant others and treatment team, develop, implement and evaluate overall treatment goals
- Educate and support families/significant others
- Consult with community agencies to maintain coordination in the client"s treatment process
Make Trillium Health Centre your career destination. We want you to be inspired by what we are doing. Trillium is a two-site, academically affiliated, tertiary level hospital located in Mississauga and West Toronto, with regional programs in cardiac, stroke, vascular, orthopaedics, and sexual assault and domestic violence. Our mission, vision and values, combined with our strategic initiatives, are what make Trillium Health Centre an award-winning and nationally respected health care leader. Join our highly talented team in a culture of learning, innovation and visionary thinking.
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