Registered Practical Nurse (RPT 0.5 FTE)

ROYAL OTTAWA HEALTH CARE GROUP; Brockville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the Forensic Treatment Unit in Ontario. The role focuses on specialized mental health care for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, including those Not Criminally Responsible or Unfit to Stand Trial, with units in Ottawa and Brockville.

The ideal candidate will hold a Practical Nursing diploma, be registered with the CNO, and possess CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 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

Skills

Nursing skills

CPR Certification

Vital signs

Injections

Patient assessment

Therapeutic communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Computer skills

Glucose meter reading

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

RN/ROCN registration (CNO)

Tools

Glucose meter

Glucometer

ECG/monitoring equipment

Job description

About the Role

Forensic Treatment Unit

This program provides specialized mental health care for individuals involved in the criminal justice system or those at risk of offending. Services include assessment and treatment for individuals found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) or Unfit to Stand Trial, as well as those convicted of an offense. Treatment units are located in Ottawa and Brockville.

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