Forensic Psychiatric RPN – Acute Care & Stabilization

St. Joseph; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System in Hamilton, Ontario, seeks a Registered Practical Nurse for the Acute Stabilization unit to provide basic assessment, education and care to mentally disordered offenders within a correctional setting.

This temporary, part-time position supports days, evenings and nights at West 5th Campus, Harbour East 2, with a focus on symptom management, care planning and collaboration with nursing staff. Requires RPN registration and psychiatric experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Provincially recognized educational program for Registered Practical Nurses is required.
• Certificate in Mental Health Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic assessment, treatment and supportive care under supervision.
• Administer medications and monitor for effects per policy.
• Document care plans, progress notes and incidents accurately.
• Apply CPI and crisis intervention techniques as part of patient safety.

Skills

Nursing assessment

CPI training

Medication administration

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Registration with CON Ontario

Provincially recognized RPN program

Mental health nursing certificate preferred

Tools

MS Word

Electronic Health Records

Patient information systems

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health System in Hamilton, Ontario, seeks a Registered Practical Nurse for the Acute Stabilization unit to provide basic assessment, education and care to mentally disordered offenders within a correctional setting.

This temporary, part-time position supports days, evenings and nights at West 5th Campus, Harbour East 2, with a focus on symptom management, care planning and collaboration with nursing staff. Requires RPN registration and psychiatric experience.