Forensic Psychiatry RPN — Transform Care & Risk

St. Joseph; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health System (SJHS) in Ontario seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Forensic Psychiatry Program. The RPN provides basic assessments, treatments, and supportive care under RN direction, with a focus on reducing restraints and enhancing patient safety.

Candidates must be currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have a recognized RPN education. Forensic experience and crisis intervention skills are highly valued in a multidisciplinary team across day,

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Provincially recognized educational program for Registered Practical Nurses required.
• Certificate in Mental Health Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of recent clinical experience in psychiatric mental health nursing; forensic psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic assessment and treatments within the nursing team.
• Deliver preventative, educational and supportive care under direction.
• Participate in risk reduction, de-escalation and crisis intervention.
• Document care and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

CPI – Crisis Prevention Training

Communication skills

Documentation

Forensic nursing knowledge

BCLS/HCP certification

Basic computer skills

Education

Registration as RPN with CNO

Provincially recognized RPN education

Mental Health Nursing certificate preferred

Tools

MS Word

Electronic patient information systems

Data entry

Job description

St. Joseph's Health System (SJHS) in Ontario seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Forensic Psychiatry Program. The RPN provides basic assessments, treatments, and supportive care under RN direction, with a focus on reducing restraints and enhancing patient safety.

Candidates must be currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have a recognized RPN education. Forensic experience and crisis intervention skills are highly valued in a multidisciplinary team across day,