Support mental health treatment and rehabilitation as a Registered Practical Nurse at West 5th Campus, Hamilton Mountain, in a full time in-person position.

Working within the Forensic Psychiatry Program, you will provide nursing care to mentally disordered adult offenders. The position includes basic assessment, treatment, preventative education, and supportive care under Registered Nurse direction. Your knowledge of psychiatric nursing, mental illness, legislation, and current treatment modalities will inform daily practice.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver preventative, educational, and supportive nursing care
- Complete basic assessments and treatments for assigned patients
- Use therapeutic communication and counselling approaches
- Set workload priorities and maintain required documentation




- Use non-violent physical crisis interventions when required

Requirements:

- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Minimum one year recent psychiatric mental health nursing experience
- Knowledge of major mental disorders and treatment modalities
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act and relevant legislation
- Excellent problem-solving, organization, oral, and written communication skills

Bring mental health nursing knowledge, supportive care, and clear documentation skills to Forensic Assessment Mountain 3 in Hamilton.

📌 Mental Health Registered Practical Nurse (Canada)
🏢 St. Joe's
📍 Canada