Registered Nurse, Forensic OutreachSouthwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care - St. Thomas, ONFull TimeSalary Range: $41.15 - $58.98 /hourSt. Joseph’s Health Care is willing to consider applicants who are eligible for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). This program provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible RPNs/RNs/Nurse Practitioners in exchange for a two‑year full‑time commitment. To learn more about the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), please visit www.Healthforceontario.Ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses.This position will provide nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness within our catchment area of Southwestern Ontario. The successful nurse will support the reintegration of individuals within the Forensic mental health system into the community within the parameters defined by the Ontario Review Board.The Forensic Psychiatry Program has adopted the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Model as its overarching philosophical framework. This philosophy is built on a set of principles and values that emphasize client and family involvement in decision making, client choice, the provision of a range of services to meet treatment, rehabilitation and support needs, and a commitment from mental health services' professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients based on their stated preferences, wishes, desires and life plans. As part of the forensic system, this must also be accomplished within the parameters defined by the Ontario Review Board within each patient's Disposition order.The Forensic Psychiatry Program is also highly invested in both education and research and has various connections with the University of Western Ontario.Essential QualificationsValid registration with the College of Nurses of OntarioValid CPR certificateWell‑developed assessment, consultative practice and evaluation skills in the care of clients with severe and persistent mental illnessExcellent working knowledge of nursing principles, theory and legislation and of the nursing care needs of clients with severe and persistent mental illnessCapability to establish positive interpersonal relationships and to work as an effective team memberDemonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing processAbility to relate therapeutically with clientsDemonstrated leadership in the initiation, coordination of and participation in team/family conferences and clinical activitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational, critical thinking and problem‑solving skillsExperience in the development of teaching materials and the teaching of clients, family and caregiversDemonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying the principles and technology of psychosocial rehabilitationAbility to conduct and document a thorough Mental Status ExaminationAbility to travel within the catchment areaKnowledge of a safety culture in a health care setting in compliance with the OHSAPreferred QualificationsProficiency in French would be an assetExperience working in mental healthExperience working in a community settingBScNPsychiatric Mental Health Worker certificationTeaching and ResearchSt. Joseph's Health Care London, through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College, is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role‑related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties.Immunization RequirementsProvide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID‑19 and influenza.Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Registered Nurse, Forensic Outreach - C$41.1 - C$59.0 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Care
📍 Winnipeg