Registered Practical Nurse, Forensic Psychiatry Program

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care London is seeking a registered nurse for the Forensic Psychiatry Program at the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care in St. Thomas, ON.

The role involves providing nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness within an interdisciplinary team. New graduates are encouraged to apply through the job-share arrangement. The position requires Ontario RN registration, CPR, pharmacology experience and travel within the catchment area; immunization

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Experience with pharmacology and medication administration.
• Experience with caring for clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to coordinate care with the Registered Nurse and multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience applying the nursing process and documenting it.
• Ability to relate therapeutically with clients.
• Ability to respond to psychiatric and physical emergencies.
• Strong communication, flexibility and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands and practice safe body mechanics.
• Willingness to travel within catchment area.
• Knowledge of OHSA safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness within an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
• Coordinate care with the Registered Nurse and other team members.
• Document the nursing process and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Respond effectively to psychiatric and physical emergencies and crises.

Skills

Nursing registration

CPR

Pharmacology knowledge

Mental health law

Team collaboration

Nursing process

Therapeutic communication

Crisis response

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Body mechanics

Travel within catchment

OHSA safety culture

Job description

Forensic Psychiatry Program

Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care - St. Thomas, ON

Job Share

Salary Range: $39.96 - $40.37 /hour

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

The Forensic Psychiatry Program has adopted the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Model as its overarching philosophical framework. This philosophy is built on a set of principles and values that emphasize client and family involvement in decision making, client choice, the provision of a range of services to meet treatment, rehabilitation and support needs, and a commitment from mental health services' professionals to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients based on their stated preferences, wishes, desires and life plans. As part of the forensic system, this must also be accomplished within the parameters defined by the Ontario Review Board within each patient's Disposition order. The Forensic Psychiatry Program is also highly invested in both education and research and has various connections with the University of Western Ontario.

Working in an interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

New graduate nurses eligible to obtain their temporary or general class registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario are encouraged to apply. This is an exciting opportunity for a new graduate nurse looking to expand their nursing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation skills in the field of Forensic Psychiatry. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will have the ability to develop your skills in a supportive environment.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid CPR certificate
• Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration
• Experience and knowledge of the special needs and nursing care needs of clients with severe and persistent mental illness
• Good working knowledge of mental health legislation
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
• Ability to coordinate care collaboratively with the Registered Nurse and other multi disciplinary team members as well as to function independently with clients with a predictable outcome
• Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process
• Ability to relate therapeutically with clients
• Demonstrated skills in effectively responding to psychiatric and physical emergencies and/or crisis situations
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and strong organizational skills
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position
• Travel within the catchment area
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset.
• Minimum of one year experience in mental health
• Completion of courses in psychiatric nursing

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing