The Registered Practical Nurse provides patient care in accordance with the standards of The College of Nurses of Ontario, nursing standards and policies/procedures at St. Peter's Hospital and current Gerontological Nursing Practice. Reporting to the Clinical Manager or delegate, the Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the direction of and in collaboration with the Case Manager.
- A post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Services, Humanities, Law and Security, or Police Foundations from a recognized institution is preferred. Alternatively, a minimum of three years of relevant security experience will also be considered
- Completion of a Crisis Intervention certificate is preferred.
- Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program and Standard First Aid is preferred.
- Current & Valid Security Licence in accordance with the Private Security and Investigative Services Act of Ontario.
- Demonstrated ability to provide support and direction for all security-related issues, including responding to emergency code situations, reports of theft or threat, physical altercations, safety plans, etc.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and municipal statutes and standards.
- Working knowledge of commercial surveillance and access control technologies.
- Knowledge of computers, including Windows, Incident Reporting, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook (email).
- Ability to run up and/or down stairs, restrain individuals, and carry out functions under stressful conditions as required.
- Willingness to provide a police background check.
- Must be able to successfully complete HHS Internal Crisis Intervention and De-escalation training.
Experience:
- Preference for candidates with experience working in care environments such as hospitals or community service agencies and/or knowledge and experience in social services or the mental health field.
- Preference for candidates with experience, knowledge, and/or sensitivity to working with clients/patients from historically marginalized groups and those with mental health challenges.
