Forensic psychiatric nursing and mental health care define this full time Hamilton opportunity at West 5th Campus. Apply assessment, treatment, and communication skills.
As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will work within St. Joseph’s Health System’s Forensic Psychiatry Program. You will provide basic assessments, treatments, preventative education, and supportive care under Registered Nurse direction. The multidisciplinary program serves mentally disordered adult offenders through inpatient treatment and rehabilitation services.
Key Responsibilities: Provide basic nursing assessments and treatments
Deliver preventative, educational, and supportive care
Use communication techniques when providing nursing care
Support mentally disordered offenders within forensic psychiatry




Help reduce and ultimately eliminate restraint and seclusion
Requirements: Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration
Registered Practical Nurse educational program completion
One year of recent psychiatric mental health nursing experience
Current BCLS/HCP, asepsis, and medication certifications
Knowledge of mental illness, legislation, and forensic risk tools
Bring psychiatric nursing knowledge, therapeutic communication, and compassionate care to the Forensic Psychiatry Program at West 5th Campus.

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📌 Forensic Psychiatric Registered Practical Nurse (Ontario)
🏢 SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Ontario