Registered Practical Nurse (RPT 0.5 FTE)

The Royal

  • Brockville, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The Ministry of the Solicitor General facility includes a 100 bed Secure Treatment Unit (STU) to service the needs of incarcerated offenders with mental illness; and the STU has been designated a Schedule 1 facility under the Mental Health Act by the Minister of Health and Long Term Care.Duties:
  • Provide supportive nursing care consistent with patient treatment/rehabilitation needs and goals.
  • Assist in assessment of patients’ needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans for assigned patients in collaboration and consultation with members of the inter-disciplinary team.
  • Provide nursing services as assigned, assist patients with daily living activities and personal care.
  • Provide a safe, therapeutic environment including crisis management and emergency nursing care.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge and practice of program policies, procedures, applicable legislation, and mental health best practices.
  • Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
  • Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royals Anti-Racism, Harassment and Discrimination Free policy.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the Province of Ontario.
  • Ability to perform full Registered Practical Nursing functions.
  • Certified in CPR and First Aid
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and Substitute Decision Act.
  • Satisfactory Police Records Check, for vulnerable sector.
  • Valid drivers’ license.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional multi-disciplinary treatment team.
  • Safety and Security in the Workplace Training (candidate must agree to complete prior to start date if this qualification is not met).
  • English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
For information on the programs at the Forensic Treatment and the Secure Treatment Unit at the Brockville Mental Health Centre can be found at this link:As a designated Rural Community Hospital, Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses working at Brockville Mental Health Centre may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program at for more information.

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