Why choose Woodstock Hospital?
• New State of the Art Facility
• Affordable On Site Parking, Electric Car Charging Stations
• HOOPP Pension Plan & Comprehensive Full Time Benefits
• Competitive Salaries, Tuition Assistance
• Monthly Wellness Initiatives, Staff Massage Chairs
• Job Sharing Opportunities, Internal 50/50 for Staff
• Corporate Discount Program, Staff Recognition Programs
• On Site Pharmacy
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• A minimum of 5 years current progressive clinical mental health experience along with strong desire to work with the geriatric population.
• A minimum of 3 years experience responding to crisis situations in the community and hospital setting.
• Certification in Gentle Persuasion Approach, or willing to obtain
• Certification in CBT for depression in Elderly or willing to obtain
• Current basic CPR
• NVCI (Non violent Crisis Intervention) mandatory
• Well-developed skills in assessment, service coordination, counselling, group facilitation, problem solving and public education.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the application of treatment modalities to support individuals with serious mental illness and addictions.
• Knowledge of mental health reform and values, principles of recovery, Mental Health Act, PHIPPA, Health Care Consent Act, Long Term Care Home Act, and Public Hospitals Act.
• Demonstrated ability to independently conduct formal mental health assessment, crisis counselling, and mental health therapies.
• Personal transportation with reliable vehicle and hold a valid Ontario driver's license and auto endorsement insurance,
• Ability to work days, evenings and weekends.
• To participate in coordinated educational training programs with the Enhanced Psycho geriatric Resource Consultant (EPRC) to enhance skills to deliver a model of care in Oxford County consistent with the BSO programs in the SWLHIN.
• Self- directed, motivated team player with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Satisfactory performance appraisals and attendance in current position if internal.
• Satisfactory attendance if internal.
• Commitment to providing Service Excellence
Woodstock Hospital is committed to promoting compassionate and respectful patient care. We are dedicated to sustaining a supportive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We are committed to providing a barrier-free environment by participating and complying with the by-laws and guidelines of the standards developed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
Woodstock Hospital is also committed to being a safe space for everyone where we embrace diversity and celebrate individuality where everyone feels valued, respected, and appreciated. We seek to establish a more inclusive, diverse, accessible and just culture in addressing barriers and inequities to make WH a place were everyone feels like they belong.