Registered Practical 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 :

• 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 and Discrimination Free policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

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