Forensic Psychiatric RPN – Secure Unit

The Royal; Brockville; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal seeks a Practical Nurse for the Secure Treatment Unit, where evidence-based assessment and treatment are delivered using the Risk Needs Responsivity model. The unit comprises Assessment and Stabilization, Sexual Behaviours, Trauma Disorders and Aggressive Behaviour Modulation to address mental health and criminogenic needs.

The successful candidate will work within an inter-disciplinary team, develop therapeutic relationships with patients, and perform clinical tasks including glucose

Qualifications

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
• CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding
• Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients
• Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team
• Basic computer skills required

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical nursing

Basic computer skills

Vital signs assessment

Medication administration

Glucometer reading

Catheterization

Injections

O2 administration

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Registration with Ontario College of Nurses (CNO)

Job description

The Royal seeks a Practical Nurse for the Secure Treatment Unit, where evidence-based assessment and treatment are delivered using the Risk Needs Responsivity model. The unit comprises Assessment and Stabilization, Sexual Behaviours, Trauma Disorders and Aggressive Behaviour Modulation to address mental health and criminogenic needs.

The successful candidate will work within an inter-disciplinary team, develop therapeutic relationships with patients, and perform clinical tasks including glucose