At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialized mental health care for individuals in the criminal justice system.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in a supportive healthcare environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Work in dynamic treatment units located in Ottawa and Brockville.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patients' lives while growing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered practical nurse with relevant experience and skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
About the Role
Forensic Treatment Unit
This program provides specialized mental health care for individuals involved in the criminal justice system or those at risk of offending.
Services include assessment and treatment for individuals found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) or Unfit to Stand Trial, as well as those convicted of an offense.
Treatment units are located in Ottawa and Brockville.
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
Preferred
- Two years' recent experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing
- Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques
- Language Requirements
English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset
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