Registered Practical Nurse - The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group

Position: Registered Practical Nurse

Program: Forensic Treatment Unit – B3

Location: Brockville Mental Health Centre

Number of Vacancies: 1

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 Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination-Free Workplace 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 is an asset.