Registered Practical Nurse (RPT 0.5 FTE) (Brockville)

Position Information Posting Number: BMHC26-037E Title: Registered Practical Nurse (RPT 0.5 FTE) Position Status: Regular Part-time FTE: 0.5 Job Schedule: Days/Nights/Weekends Unit: Secure Treatment Unit - 2 East Department: Secure Treatment Unit - BMHC Union: OPSEU Local 439 Site: Brockville Mental Health Centre Level of Police Check: Vulnerable Sector Check Number of Vacancies: 1 About The Royal As one of Canadas foremost mental health care and academic health science centres,The Royal has a explicit purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education Secure Treatment Unit The Secure Treatment Unit provide specialized evidence-based assessment and treatment, including using the Risk Needs Responsivity Model of rehabilitation. The programs includes, Assessment and Stabilization Unit, Sexual Behaviours Unit,Trauma Disorders Unit,and Aggressive Behaviour Modulation Unit. All units include a range of psychosocial rehabilitation modules that address individual mental health and criminogenic needs. Treatment focuses on mental health recovery and targeting criminogenic needs to facilitate successful community reintegration and reduce recidivism (reoffending). 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 ( 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 English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing. Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset. Preferred Qualifications: Two years recent experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques Salary Range: 35.36to 37.05 per hour Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pkjnf