Registered Practical Nurse

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Brockville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health facility in Brockville is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for their Secure Treatment Unit. The role involves providing evidence-based assessment and treatment while ensuring patient care and safety. Applicants must be graduates of a recognized Practical Nursing program and hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. The position requires knowledge of nursing standards and an ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Bilingual candidates are 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized evidence-based assessment and treatment.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical nursing skills

Basic computer skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Overview

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