Registered Nurse

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

• Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
• People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
• Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Summary of responsibilities

Reporting to the Supervisor, Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT), the Registered Nurse (RN) works as a member of ACTT, an interdisciplinary team that operates with a client care delivery model facilitating community living, psychosocial rehabilitation, and recovery for people with serious and persistent mental illness. The RN provides psychiatric and concurrent disorder treatment services and support to individuals and families using a care model which emphasizes a holistic approach of health promotion and client education, and encourages clients to take responsibility for their own health

Requirements of the job

• Holds current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• In-depth knowledge of serious mental illness with a demonstrated minimum two years’ experience in addiction, mental health, &/or concurrent disorders in a community-based setting
• Demonstrated skill and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with a serious mental illness with respect for clients' rights and preferences
• Embodies a culture of caregiver inclusion in the client’s plan of care
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and CPR
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexible hours and evenings
• Highly effective oral communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with other service providers and across the service system
• Able to assist in the management of client medications; including documentation, preparation and administering of long-acting injections as directed by a physician
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite environment and maintaining electronic client records (CERNER)
• Valid Ontario driver's license with access to own vehicle, and acceptable driving record
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Functional level oral and written in English

Assets:
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Certificate
• Training in Crisis Intervention, Suicide Prevention and CPR