Registered Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading mental health care institution in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a temporary full-time position at the Secure Treatment Unit. This role involves providing specialized care and treatment to patients with mental illness and requires a graduate of a recognized nursing program along with current registration. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, the ability to form therapeutic relationships, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. The position offers a competitive salary in a supportive environment.

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.

Skills

Glucometer reading

Vital signs monitoring

Injection skills

Physical assessment

Medication administration

Basic computer skills

Therapeutic relations with patients

Teamwork in inter-disciplinary setting

Education

Diploma Program in Practical Nursing

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: BMHC26-007E
Title: Registered Practical Nurse (TFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status: Temporary Full-time
Contract End Date: 01/17/2027
FTE: 1.0
Job Schedule: Days/Nights/Weekends
Department: Secure Treatment Unit - 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.

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.

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