Registered Nurse (Rpt 0.5 Fte)

The Ministry of the Solicitor General facility includes a 100 bed Secure Treatment Unit (STU) to service the needs of incarcerated offenders with mental illness; and the STU has been designated a Schedule 1 facility under the Mental Health Act by the Minister of Health and Long Term Care.
Duties

• Recognize and intervene around emergent health problems.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy.
• Lead and guide other nursing staff in daily work assignments, ensuring work is completed to standards
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment including acute nursing care, crisis management and stabilization
• Provide direct assistance with symptom management (includes preparation and administering of medications, individual clinical relationship, etc.)
• Provide patient care for the assigned case load.
• Develop and implement, in conjunction with interdisciplinary treatment team, creative treatment plans responsive to individual needs
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Prepare and administer mediation as per policy and procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide nursing care consistent with College Standards supportive and with patient treatment/rehabilitation goals for people with mental illness who come into conflict with the law
• Apply the Mental Health Act and all other legislation related to the practice of psychiatric nursing
• Manage and direct the care of patients in crisis situations.
• Identify and coordinate provision of services and resources, in collaboration with affiliate and community partners, advocating to safeguard the person in care’s entitlements and rights

Qualifications:

• Recognized leadership skills with the ability to build the inter-disciplinary team approach to delivering interventions.
• Have met the Royal nursing and hospital standards for mandatory education (CPR, WHIMIS, Fire Safety and Evacuation Training).
• BScN Preferred.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional inter-disciplinary treatment team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to meet the Standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check – vulnerable sector.
• Valid drivers’ license.
• Clear understanding of the MHA and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and incorporation of this legislation into practice (Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decision Act, PHIPA, and CSA).
• Certification in psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing considered an asset.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Province of Ontario is required.
• CPI and ASSIST training is considered an asset.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in psychiatric nursing practice as articulated in the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice.