Registered Practical Nurse, Forensic Psychiatry Program

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for its Forensic Psychiatry Program. The role involves providing nursing care for clients with severe mental illness and working as part of an interdisciplinary team. New graduates are encouraged to apply to improve their assessment and treatment skills. Strong communication and flexibility are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with severe and persistent mental illness care.
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to respond effectively to psychiatric emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Involve in teaching and research activities.

Skills

Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Proficiency in pharmacology and medication administration

Working knowledge of mental health legislation

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and strong organizational skills

Education

Completion of courses in psychiatric nursing

Job description

Forensic Psychiatry Program — Registered Practical Nurse (1 position)

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

Job Share • Salary Range: $38.80 - $39.19 /hour

Note: This position is currently a Float assignment and is subject to change. Hours of work reflect current scheduling arrangements and may change as determined by the Employer.

The Forensic Psychiatry Program has adopted the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Model. This philosophy emphasizes client and family involvement in decision making, client choice, and a range of services to meet treatment, rehabilitation and support needs. Work is conducted within the parameters defined by the Ontario Review Board within each patient’s Disposition order and in collaboration with the University of Western Ontario.

The Forensic Psychiatry Program is committed to education and research, with connections to the University of Western Ontario. You will work in an interdisciplinary team, providing nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

New graduate nurses eligible to obtain temporary or general class registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario are encouraged to apply. This is an opportunity for a new graduate to expand nursing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation skills in Forensic Psychiatry, within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

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 care needs of clients with severe and persistent mental illness
• Good working knowledge of mental health legislation
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to coordinate care with the Registered Nurse and other multidisciplinary team members; capable of functioning independently with clients with a predictable outcome
• Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process
• Ability to relate therapeutically with clients
• Ability to respond effectively to psychiatric and physical emergencies and/or crisis situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• 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 safety culture in a health care setting in compliance with OHSA

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French is an asset
• Minimum of one year of 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, you may be involved in role-related teaching and research activities in addition to 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 Tuberculosis skin testing

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