Registered Practical Nurse (RFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal; Brockville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care institution in Brockville is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse. The role involves providing patient care across various hospital units, requiring skills in assessments and interventions. Candidates must have a nursing diploma and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. The position offers a salary range of $35.36 to $37.05 per hour and emphasizes professional development and inclusivity.

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 required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients.
• Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Available to float to all units of the hospital as required.

Skills

Glucometer reading

Vital signs

Injection skills

Physical assessment

Mental health assessment

Catheterization

Medication administration

O2 administration

Basic wound care

Safe patient handling

Bladder scanning

ECT recovery

Skin care

Feeding

Develop therapeutic relations with patients

Function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team

Basic computer skills

Education

Diploma Program in Practical Nursing

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: BMHC25-106E Title: Registered Practical Nurse (RFT 1.0 FTE) Position Status: Regular Full-time FTE: 1.0 Job Schedule: Days/Nights/Weekends Unit: Nursing Resource Team Department: Forensic Psychiatry - BMHC Union: OPSEU Local 439 Site: Brockville Mental Health Centre Number of Vacancies: 1

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Nursing Resource Team

As a Resource Team RPN, you will be available to float to all units of the hospital as required.

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.

Salary Range

35.36 to 37.05 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.