Registered Nurse - N1

**Position Details** **Job Number:** JR02750 **Department:** Seniors Mental Health Behavioral Harbour North 1 **This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:** West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain) **Job Type:** Regular, Part time **Contract Duration: (If applicable)** 0 months **Number of Positions:** 1 **Union:** ONA Local 75 **Hourly Rate (Min / Max):** $41.15 - $58.98 **Schedule** **Work Days:** Holidays, Monday to Sunday, Weekends **Time of Day:** Days, Evenings **Shift:** Hours - 8 **Shift Start: (If applicable)** **Reason for Posting:** Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy **Application Dates** **Opening Date:** 2026-11-05 **Closing Date:** 2026-11-12 **Job Description** **Position Summary:** Provide patient/family centered nursing care to older adults with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. The RN will be committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating the use of restraint and seclusion. **Qualifications:** * Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required * Current BCLS/HCP certification required * Previous clinical experience working with older adults with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia with demonstrated knowledge skill and ability in: psychiatric nursing; psychotropic pharmacology; counseling principles; and group facilitation * Experience in crisis intervention and knowledge of crisis intervention theory * Certification in the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) for Dementia Care * Demonstrates promotion of positive relationships working in collaboration with patient/families team and community based partners in care * Collaborative member of an interdisciplinary team demonstrates ability to contribute to a healthy work environment * Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous quality improvement * Knowledge of the principles of Mental Health Reform in Ontario is required * CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)) preferred * Demonstrates competence (knowledge/skills/attitude) in the use of non-violent physical crisis interventions trauma-informed care and other best practices available to promote healing and recovery. **Requirements:** * Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous quality improvement * Good work performance and attendance record are essential * Ability to always communicate with tact and promote a positive outcome for patients and their families * Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic communication and counselling with a clear ability to apply that knowledge to practice * Demonstrated knowledge and effective application of behavioural assessment/observation tools and non-pharmacological behavioural interventions is fundamental * Demonstrated ability to document according to standards of nursing practice is essential * Demonstrated knowledge and integration of the BPG and Recovery Principles applicable to older