Forensic Psychiatry RN: Trauma-Informed Care

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hamilton seeks a Registered Nurse for their Forensic Psychiatry Program. The RN will provide holistic care and therapeutic interventions for patients with complex mental illnesses, ensuring adherence to professional standards. Ideal candidates will be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have experience in mental health nursing, with a focus on trauma-informed care. This position involves collaboration within an inter-professional team providing comprehensive mental health services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of recent mental health nursing experience.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Consent and Capacity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Status Examinations (MSE).

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, holistic, specialized nursing care for patients.
• Complete assessments, plan, and organize treatment interventions.
• Model professional leadership and collaborate within the team.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Crisis intervention

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

De-escalation techniques

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Current CPR certification

Tools

Resident Assessment Instrument – Mental Health (RAI-MH)

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Hamilton seeks a Registered Nurse for their Forensic Psychiatry Program. The RN will provide holistic care and therapeutic interventions for patients with complex mental illnesses, ensuring adherence to professional standards. Ideal candidates will be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have experience in mental health nursing, with a focus on trauma-informed care. This position involves collaboration within an inter-professional team providing comprehensive mental health services.