Registered Practical Nurse - Forensic Secure Unit A

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse for its Forensic Secure Unit. This role involves providing essential psychiatric and general nursing care, ensuring a secure environment, and collaborating within an inter-professional team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in psychiatric nursing, and the ability to work with diverse populations. Join a mission-driven organization committed to transforming mental health care and supporting individuals in need. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of clients while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions required.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care.
• Collaborate with the primary nurse to implement care plans.

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing

Crisis Intervention

Risk Assessment

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Behavioral Observation

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Certification

B.C.L.S. (CPR) Certification

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

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Registered Practical Nurse - Forensic Secure Unit A

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The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a part-time, permanent Registered Practical Nurse to work in the Forensic Secure Unit A (FSUA). As a member of an inter-professional team, you will provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care and ensure security, safety of the client care environment, and practice in accordance with the CNO standards, as well as CAMH Policies and Practice Model. Using a primary nursing model, you will collaborate with the primary nurse to perform ongoing assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of client care for clients who may be suffering from mental illness and who are detained under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). The Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for working with patients from diverse backgrounds, contributing to program development; and provide education support and supervision to students. You will liaise with other services in the Forensic Division and community agencies to coordinate care for clients. You will have sound knowledge of clinical and risk management services to adults under the jurisdiction of the ORB. You will develop, implement and monitor risk management plans and ensure compliance with the ORB disposition. You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations; contribute to program development and provide educational support to students. You will participate in the preparation of ORB reports and implement the unit’s risk management processes. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations, mental status and physical assessments, monitoring patient’s response to pharmaceutical care interventions, documentation and ongoing communication with other team members and charge nurses. You will have sound knowledge of crisis intervention, addiction issues, forensic psychiatry, risk assessments, and severe and persistent mental illness. Your strengths include an ability to perform assessments and develop, implement and evaluate interprofessional client centered care plans. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position involves 12- hour shift rotation working days, evenings and nights as well as weekend work. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West.

The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is also required. 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 inter-professional 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 prevention and managementof 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 an inter-professional 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 an asset.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equity-deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions.We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us.If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling 416 535 8501 x 32400. Please note that we will not respond to any calls or emails related to employment inquiries.

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