Mental health nursing and therapeutic communication anchor this regular full time Registered Practical Nurse position at West 5th Campus in Hamilton.
St. Joseph’s Health System seeks a Registered Practical Nurse for its Forensic General Mountain 2 department. The position supports nursing care for mentally disordered adult offenders, including basic assessment, treatment, prevention, education, and supportive interventions. Work occurs within a multidisciplinary Forensic Psychiatry Program.
Key Responsibilities: Provide nursing care to one or more offenders
Complete basic assessment and treatment activities
Deliver preventative and supportive nursing interventions
Apply therapeutic communication and counselling knowledge
Promote healing, recovery,



and reduced restraint use
Requirements: Minimum one year of recent related clinical experience
Psychiatric mental health nursing knowledge and experience
College of Nurses of Ontario registration
Current BCLS/HCP and required clinical certifications
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Use mental health expertise, therapeutic communication, and nursing judgment while supporting care within St. Joseph’s Forensic Psychiatry Program.

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