Registered Practical Nurse - Float (RFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal; Brockville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal in Brockville, Ontario is seeking a Practical Nurse (RPN) to join the Secure Treatment Unit and provide health assessments and patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will apply nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support mental health treatments with a focus on safety and patient dignity. English required; French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 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.
• 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 and mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, oxygen administration, 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

RPN scope

CPR/AED

Violence prevention

Nursing skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Computer basics

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Ontario College registration

Job description

About the Role

Secure Treatment Unit provides specialized evidence-based assessment and treatment, including using the Risk Needs Responsivity Model of rehabilitation. The programs include, Assessment and Stabilization Unit, Sexual Behaviours Unit, Trauma Disorders Unit, and Aggressive Behaviour Modulation Unit. All units include a range of psychosocial rehabilitation modules that address individual mental health and criminogenic needs. Treatment focuses on mental health recovery and targeting criminogenic needs to facilitate successful community reintegration and reduce recidivism (reoffending).

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

Preferred:

• Two years’ recent experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing
• Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset