(PERMANENT FULL TIME) REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - FORENSIC ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION UNIT (FARU)

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences • Whitby, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to work in their Forensic Program. As an RPN, the individual will provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses using a recovery-focused model of care, built upon compassion, inspiration, and hope, and will be an active and equal member of the interprofessional team. The Forensics Program consists of a Secure Forensic Service (3 units for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients requiring higher security), a General Forensic Service (3 units for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients requiring lower security), and a Forensic Outpatient Service (for patients residing in the community). Although the posted vacancy is for the Forensic Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit (FARU), all Registered Practical Nurses must have the ability to work in any area of the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences as patient needs dictate.

Requirements

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Current CPR – Health Care Provider
• Demonstrated knowledge of College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the CNO
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, as well as relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated competence within the full scope of practice of a Registered Practical Nurse in the provision of assessment, care, medications, interventions and documentation of care needs
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with computers
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position
• Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard
• Must be available to work shifts

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the RPN Mental Health certification within five years of hire date (highly encouraged)
• Meditech experience preferred
• Recent psychiatric nursing and/or forensic experience in a mental health facility or service preferred
• The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language is an asset
• Research experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses by using a recovery focused model of care, built upon compassion, inspiration and hope
• Be an active and equal member of the interprofessional team
• Implement and model the Recovery philosophy in all aspects of care as a Recovery champion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees