Registered Practical Nurse (RFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Brockville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health facility in Brockville is looking for a specialized nurse to join their Secure Treatment Unit. Successful applicants will support evidence-based treatment, work with diverse populations, and require a Diploma in Practical Nursing and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Bilingual skills are a plus, and previous experience in psychiatric nursing is preferred.

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.
• Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment in a specialized mental health setting.
• Work with an inter-disciplinary team to support patient recovery.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients.

Skills

Therapeutic relationship development

Communication skills

Mental health assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

Glucometer

Basic computer skills

Job description

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 the 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.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing. Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years recent experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
• Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques.