Registered Nurse (RPT 0.4 FTE)

Duties

• The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing holistic nursing care using effective communication skills (verbal and written), observation and interpersonal skills.
• Clear understanding of client centred nursing care as it applies to a forensic psychiatric environment.
• Recognizing patient readiness to learn and providing individualized patient teaching.
• Providing patient care for the assigned caseload.
• Take in-charge duties and responsibilities.
• Manage and direct the care of patients in crisis situations.
• Safe preparation and administration of medication as per policy procedure.
• Work collaboratively and effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Active participation in Program and Discipline related committees.
• Application of the Mental Health Act, and all other legislation related to the practice of psychiatric nursing.
• Able to perform patient restraint as outlined by the Task Analysis (Physical Demands Analysis).
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient / client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal and the Ottawa – Forensic Rehabilitation Unit.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment and Discrimination-Free Workplace Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Salary Range : 37.93 to 54.37 per hour