Rpn-ft-forensic Secure Inpatient Unit

**Ref# 25SEI297**

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

**Forensic Secure Inpatient Unit**

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

guarantee.

**Why Join Us?**
- **Impactful Work**: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.
- **Competitive Compensation**: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

top talent.
- **Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)**: We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong

pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our

overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As

your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

**Our Mission**: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

**Our Vision**: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

**Our Values**: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

**About the role**:
The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

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: $37.175 to 38.160

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 &

work is 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 ca