Registered Practical Nurse - Women’s Secure Forensic Unit & Secure Observation and Treatment Unit

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse to join their Women's Secure Forensic Unit. This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric and general nursing care while ensuring a secure and safe environment. You'll work collaboratively within a diverse team, performing assessments and developing care plans for clients. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in psychiatric nursing, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of clients from diverse backgrounds, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in psychiatric and forensic risk assessments required.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care.
• Collaborate with a diverse inter-professional team.

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Behavioral Observations

Risk Assessments

Medication Administration

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Certification

B.C.L.S. (CPR) Certification

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

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Registered Practical Nurse - Women’s Secure Forensic Unit & Secure Observation and Treatment Unit

The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking apart-time, permanent Registered Practical Nurseto work in the Women’s Secure Forensic Unit (WSFU) & Secure Observation and Treatment Unit (SOTU). As a member of a diverse inter-professional team, you will provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care and ensure security, safety and the CNO standards of nursing practice are maintained. Using a primary nursing model, you will collaborate with the primary nurse to perform assessments , develop, implement and evaluate the interdisciplinary plan of client care for clients who may or may not be under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). You will liaise with other services in the LAMH Program and community agencies to coordinate care for clients. You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations; contribute to program development and provide educational support to students. You will participate in the preparation of ORB reports and implement the unit’s risk management processes. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations, mental status assessments, monitoring patient’s response to pharmaceutical care interventions, documentation and ongoing communication with other team members and charge nurses. You will have sound knowledge of crisis intervention, addiction issues, forensic psychiatry, risk assessments, and severe and persistent mental illness. Your strengths include an ability to perform assessments and develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary client centered care plans. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable standards and requirements. Thispositioninvolves shift rotation and weekend work and islocated at the Queen Street Site.

You must be registered in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a current B.C.L.S. (CPR). You must have medication administration certification. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to develop the Nurse- Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse inter-professional team. You will also have experience in psychiatric and forensic risk assessments. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing and addiction issues. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour. Psychiatric nursing experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions is required. The successful candidate will be a self-directed team player who is highly organized and has the communication and interpersonal skills that enable them to work within an inter-professional collaborative team environment. Experience working with individuals from diverse ethno cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is also required. Computer literacy is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language are considered an asset.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equity-deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions.We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us.If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling 416 535 8501 x 32400. Please note that we will not respond to any calls or emails related to employment inquiries.

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