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(PERMANENT PART TIME) REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE- FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION UNIT (FPRU)

Whitby, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 20, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Provide specialized psychiatric and forensic nursing care to patients within a recovery-focused model. Collaborate as an active member of an interprofessional team to deliver assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services.

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to work in our Forensic Program. As an RPN, you will provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses by using a recovery focused model of care, built upon compassion, inspiration and hope. To be an active and equal member of the interprofessional team. The positions being recruited for are within the Forensics Program, which consists of a Secure Forensic Service, which consists of 3 units providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients who are ordered by the courts or the Ontario Review Board (ORB) and who require accommodation at a higher security level. The General Forensic Service, which consists of 3 units providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients who are ordered by courts or Ontario Review Board (ORB) and who require accommodation at a lower security level. The Forensic Outpatient Service provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients who are ordered by the courts or the Ontario Review Board (ORB) who reside in the community. Please Note: Although the posted vacancy is for the Forensic Psychiatric Rehabilitation Unit (FPRU), 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 • It is highly encouraged that staff complete the RPN Mental Health certification within five years of hire date • 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. • Implements and models the Recovery philosophy in all aspects of care as a Recovery champion • Proven excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills. • Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with computers • Meditech experience preferred • 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 able to work shifts. • Recent psychiatric nursing and/or forensic experience in a mental health facility or service preferred. • It is highly encouraged that staff complete the RPN Mental Health certification within five years of hire date • 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. Link to OPSEU Wage Table [https://www.ontarioshores.ca/media/1821] - This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit. Job Posting Closing: October 2, 2026. Please note any job applications after this date will not be considered Vacancies: 1

What you’ll do

Requirements

Must be a Registered Practical Nurse registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing. Requires current CPR certification and demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric nursing standards and relevant mental health legislation.