Rpn-ft-forensic Sec. Inpt

**Ref# 24SEI092**

**1‑Full Time‑ Registered Practical Nurse**

**Forensic Secure Inpatient Unit**

This position will involve working the Day, Night, Weekend and Extended shifts. The shift is not to be interpreted as a

guarantee.

Reporting to the Manager Forensic Mental Health, the Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for providing

quality nursing care to complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. As part of a multidisciplinary

health care team, the Forensic Registered Practical Nurse will practice within the Standards of the College of Nurses

of Ontario, the Philosophy of patient and family centered care, mission vision, values and the policies of Thunder

Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for providing specialized care,

treatment and management of patients thought to have a mental disorder and involved with the Criminal Justice

System.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current certification in BCLS
- Recent knowledge in Forensic Mental Health Nursing with experience caring for patients with addictions, mental

status examinations, trauma informed care and developing, leading and evaluating patients groups
- Knowledge of current legislation related to Forensic Mental Health, including the Criminal Code of Canada Part

XX.1 ‑ Mental Disorder, the Mental Health Act, and the Health Care Consent Act
- Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his

basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery
- Consults with Registered Nurse's when patients assigned to the RPN become unstable or have outcomes that are

not as expected
- Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
- Strong interprofessional and communication skills

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who:

- Have a certification, or recent continuing education in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing
- Current Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP)
- Knowledge of the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation or a similar recovery‑based model of care

Salary Range: $35.041 to 35.970

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient

and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and

commitment to this care philosophy.

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this

position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

are available throughout the selection process.

**As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy (HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French**

**Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are**

**required.**

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on **Wednesday, 24 April, 2024**.

website.

Posted: April 17, 2024

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