Health Care Aide/Psych Nurse Assistant (Casual)

Employee Group: CUPE
Classification: Health Care Aide (Certified)
Start Date: ASAP Department/Service/Program: Inpatient Unit - Eden Mental Health Centre
FTE/Hours of Work: Casual, as needed
Job Posting Number: A-095-0513

Position Summary:
Consistent with the mission, values, objectives and policies of the Centre, the Psychiatric Nursing Attendant (PNA) attends to the basic, physical care needs of the patient on the unit, observes, and reports their observations to the nurse. The PNA also assists the nurse with practical needs on the unit.

Qualifications:
- Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program
- CPR certification - Willing to complete and practice Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Willing to complete and practice Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Must be able to take direction and work as part of a team
- Ability to work independently w...