Registered Practical Nurse (RFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal; Brockville; Vor Ort; CAD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Royal is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Secure Treatment Unit. You will provide comprehensive nursing care, administer medications, perform health assessments, and work within an inter-disciplinary team to support patient safety and recovery.

Requirements include a Diploma in Practical Nursing, current OCNO registration, CPR/AED within 2 years, and knowledge of MHA. English proficiency is mandatory; bilingual abilities are an asset.

Qualifikationen

• 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

Aufgaben

• Provide nursing care within the Secure Treatment Unit.
• Administer medications and injections as prescribed.
• Perform physical and mental health assessments and monitor patients.
• Maintain accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Collaborate with the inter-disciplinary team to support treatment goals.
• Ensure safety and respond to emergencies as needed.

Kenntnisse

Therapeutic communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Vital signs assessment

Injection skills

Medication administration

Basic wound care

Glucometer readings

Patient safety

Ausbildung

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

Glucometer

Vital signs equipment

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Secure Treatment Unit

The 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