Position Information
Posting Number: BMHC26-071E Title: Registered Practical Nurse (TPT 0.5 FTE) Position Status: Temporary Part-time Contract End Date: 04/11/2027 FTE: 0.5 Job Schedule: Days/Nights/Weekends Unit: Secure Treatment Unit - 2 East Department: Secure Treatment Unit - BMHC Union: OPSEU Local 439 Site: Brockville Mental Health Centre Number of Vacancies: 1

About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Secure Treatment Unit
The Secure Treatment Unit provides specialized evidence-based assessment and treatment, including using the Risk Needs Responsivity Model of rehabilitation. The programs include, Assessment and Stabilization Unit, Sexual Behaviours Unit, Trauma Disorders Unit, and Aggressive Behaviour Modulation Unit. All units include a range of psychosocial rehabilitation modules that address individual mental health and criminogenic needs. Treatment focuses on mental health recovery and targeting criminogenic needs to facilitate successful community reintegration and reduce recidivism.

Qualifications

Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing.

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.

Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.





CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.

Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.

Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding.

Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients.

Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.

Basic computer skills required.

English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing. Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years recent experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing.

Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques.

Salary Range
35.36 to 37.05 per hour

Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications.

All new hires will be required to obtain a transparent and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.

The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse (TPT 0.5 FTE) (Ontario)
🏢 The Royal
📍 Ontario