Provide compassionate mental health care in an unconventional setting We are seeking caring and compassionate Mental Health Nurses to join our health care team at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre.

Mental Health

Nurses who work in corrections practice a wide range of nursing skills in an unconventional setting. They play an significant part of the rehabilitation process by helping patients in custody achieve independence and self-care. This helps increase the chance of a patient leaving custody successfully re-entering the community.

As a Mental Health Nurse with the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre, you will work collaboratively as a member of the inter-professional health care team and apply your specialized knowledge. Conducting mental health assessments for the purposes of triage and on-going care Monitoring treatment plans and response to health care interventions Communicating with community care providers to obtain mental health histories and facilitate transitional care Coordinating care with other members of the health care team, such as primary care, psychiatry, social work and psychology Sharing your expertise and contributing to mental health program development Practising in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, Ministry expectations, and the security requirements of the institution You are currently a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. The successful candidate will be required to be registered for a mental health nurse certification program upon job offer and complete certification requirements within a specified period.

Canadian Nurses





Association – Current Psychiatric and Mental Health Certification Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - Concurrent Disorders Certification Accredited Colleges in Canada – Mental Health Certification Specialized Mental Health Knowledge and Experience mental illness, mental health nursing theory, community mental health resources, evidence-based practices and current treatment options acquired through enrolment in or completion of a post-diploma/post-degree certificate program in mental health, and supplemented by continuing education in mental health/psychiatry mental health evidence-based practices and current treatment options and experience completing comprehensive mental health assessments You can interpret and apply relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, and Personal Health Information Protection Act collect, interpret and evaluate health information for mental health assessments and treatment and care plans respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions encourage patient participation in their plan of care document care and progress through progress notes, care plans, and summaries You are expected to work rotating shifts in a health care unit that provides 7 days per week service, up to 24 hours a day You will have the opportunity to provide essential mental health care to a marginalized and often stigmatized population,



helping patients in custody manage their mental health issues and supporting their rehabilitation and chances of successfully re-entering the community The unconventional setting and complex cases challenge you to adapt and grow professionally, enhancing problem-solving abilities and offering a unique set of experiences and learning opportunities By improving the health and well-being of patients in custody, you will contribute significantly to improving their health outcomes and contribute to public health and safety Working as a mental health nurse in a correctional facility can be highly rewarding for several reasons: The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups 4 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 165 Barton St E, Hamilton, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS ~1 English Permanent, 165 Barton St E, Hamilton, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS Category: Health and Social Services A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

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Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code . #

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