Registered Practical Nurse Forensic General Unit B

camh; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Toronto seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate must be registered and skilled in psychiatric nursing, with strong communication abilities and experience in acute care settings. This role offers an opportunity to support individuals facing mental health challenges within a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Shift rotations and weekend work are required.

Qualifications

• Registered in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• PSkills in developing the Nurse-Client relationship.
• Experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care in a collaborative team environment.
• Conduct assessments and develop intervention strategies.
• Ensure effective communication within the team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Psychiatric Nursing

Medication Administration

Computer Literacy

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Certification

Medication Administration Certification

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Job Description

Through its core values of Courage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan : Connected CAMH to transform lives ignite innovation and discovery revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system a world where Mental Health is Health.

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Minimum Requirements

You must be registered in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a current B.C.L.S. (CPR).The candidate must have medication administration certification or completion of an RPN education preparation program that includes medication administration. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to develop the Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing addiction issues and risk assessments. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour. Psychiatric nursing experience with individuals with mental illness and / or addictions is required. You will have an understanding of how to develop and implement forensic risk assessment plans and a fundamental understanding of the forensic legal and health systems. The successful candidate will be a self-directed team player who is highly organized and has the communication and interpersonal skills that enable them to work within a inter-disciplinary collaborative team environment. Experience working with individuals from diverse ethno cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is also required. Computer literacy is required. Bilingualism (French / English) and / or proficiency in a second language is also considered an asset.

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Hospital Experience
• Acute Care
• ICU Experience
• Hospice Care
• Workers' Compensation Law
• Home Care
• Nursing
• Catheterization
• Critical Care Experience
• Medication Administration
• Tube Feeding

Employment Type: Trainee

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Position involves some eight and 12 hour shift rotations and weekend work. This positionis located at 1001 Queen Street West.