Registered Practical Nurse, Forensic Psychiatry Program

Job summary

Provide nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness as part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. Coordinate care with registered nurses and other team members, respond to psychiatric and physical emergencies, and participate in role-related teaching and research activities.

Job details

Forensic Psychiatry Program Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care - St. Thomas, ON Job Share Salary Range: $39.96 - $40.37 /hour It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer. The Forensic Psychiatry Program has adopted the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Model as its overarching philosophical framework. This philosophy is built on a set of principles and values that emphasize client and family involvement in decision making, client choice, the provision of a range of services to meet treatment, rehabilitation and support needs, and a commitment from mental health services' professionals to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients based on their stated preferences, wishes, desires and life plans. As part of the forensic system, this must also be accomplished within the parameters defined by the Ontario Review Board within each patient's Disposition order. The Forensic Psychiatry Program is also highly invested in both education and research and has various connections with the University of Western Ontario. Working in an interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. New graduate nurses eligible to obtain their temporary or general class registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario are encouraged to apply. This is an exciting opportunity for a new graduate nurse looking to expand their nursing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation skills in the field of Forensic Psychiatry. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will have the ability to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Essential Qualifications Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Valid CPR certificate Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration Experience and knowledge of the special needs and nursing care needs of clients with severe and persistent mental illness Good working knowledge of mental health legislation Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member Ability to coordinate care collaboratively with the Registered Nurse and other multi disciplinary team members as well as to function independently with clients with a predictable outcome Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process Ability to relate therapeutically with clients Demonstrated skills in effectively responding to psychiatric and physical emergencies and/or crisis situations Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated flexibility and strong organizational skills Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position Travel within the catchment area Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in French would be an asset. Minimum of one year experience in mental health Completion of courses in psychiatric nursing Teaching and Research St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties Immunization Requirements Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza. Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

What you’ll do

Provide nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness as part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. Coordinate care with registered nurses and other team members, respond to psychiatric and physical emergencies, and participate in role-related teaching and research activities.

Requirements

Applicants must hold valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a valid CPR certificate, and demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology, medication administration, mental health legislation, and nursing care for clients with severe and persistent mental illness. They must be able to document the nursing process, build therapeutic relationships, coordinate care, respond to crises, communicate effectively, and meet the position’s physical demands; mental health experience and French proficiency are preferred assets.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Pharmacology
• Mental Health Nursing
• Psychiatric Nursing
• Care Coordination
• Nursing Process Documentation
• Therapeutic Communication
• Crisis Response
• Emergency Response
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Organization
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Communication
• Physical Assessment

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Education

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