(Permanent Part-Time) Registered Practical Nurse - Forensic Outpatient Services (Fos)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to serve as a Community Mental Health Nurse within the Forensic Outpatient Service, Forensic Program, at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. With fellow interprofessional clinicians in the Forensic Outpatient Service, Forensic Program, you will provide specialized forensic mental health nursing services to adults with serious mental illness in recovery who also require ongoing risk assessment and risk management under the jurisdiction of the Criminal Code of Canada. You will provide this service on-site at Ontario Shores as well as outreach. As case manager, you will practice both as an independent clinician and as a member of the interprofessional team, utilizing the comprehensive case management model. You will also be prime therapist, including individual as well as group counseling for the target population. You will function as a liaison and resource person offering consultation and education to other primary clinicians and community agencies serving our clients currently and in the future.

The position being recruited for is within the Forensic Program which consists of a Secure Forensic Service, a General Forensic Service, and a Forensic Outpatient Service. The Secure Forensic Service, which consists of 3 units providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients who are ordered by the courts or the Ontario Review Board (ORB) and who require accommodation at a higher security level. The General Forensic Service, which consists of two units, providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients who are ordered by courts or Ontario Review Board (ORB) and who require accommodation at a lower security level. The Forensic Outpatient Service provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients who are ordered by the courts or the Ontario Review Board (ORB) who reside in the community.

Please Note: Although the posted vacancy is for the Forensic Outpatient Service (FOS), all Registered Practical Nurses must have the ability to work in any area of the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences as patient needs dictate.

Requirements:
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Current CPR – Health Care Provider
• It is highly encouraged that staff complete the RPN Mental Health certification within five years of hire date
• Demonstrated knowledge of College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the CNO.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, as well as relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated competence within the full scope of practice of a Registered Practical Nurse in the provision of assessment, care, medications, interventions and documentation of care needs.
• Implements and models the Recovery philosophy in all aspects of care as a Recovery champion
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with computers
• Meditech experience preferred
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
• Recent psychiatric nursing and/or forensic experience in a mental health facility or service preferred.
• The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language is an asset.
• Ability to work in a clinic model within surrounding communities
• Must possess a class "G” license in good standing with own vehicle and appropriate insurance as a bonafide requirement
• Demonstrated good attendance

Link to OPSEU Wage Table This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit. 

Job Posting Closing: April 8,2025 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.