Step into a vital role at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre as a Registered Nurse focused on geriatric patients. This temporary full-time position addresses the unique mental health needs of older adults.
Working in the inpatient unit, you will assess, treat, and support individuals over 65 with mental health issues like depression and dementia. Utilizing your nursing skills and knowledge of mental health, you will engage with a multi-disciplinary team, advocating for patients and their families throughout the recovery process. Your role is essential in enhancing mental health services for seniors.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess and manage patients in the psychiatric unit
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to create care plans
• Provide education and support to families of patients
• Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions
• Evaluate patients' mental health progress regularly
Requirements:
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ont...