Registered Nurse, Full Time, Forensic Mental Health - Heritage 0
- Kingston, ON, Canada
Wage: $41.15 - $58.98 · Full-time
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Original job description
Job Code: 28032
Status: Full Time
Location: Providence Care Hospital
Union: ONA PCH
Wage: $41.15 - $58.98
Posting Period: October 20, 2026 - October 26, 2026
To provide direct professional nursing care for patients requiring complex mental health services. Utilizing the principles of the nursing process, the RN will implement autonomous nursing actions to ensure that services provided promote positive patient outcomes. The RN, in partnership with the patients and their families and in collaboration with the clinical team, will coordinate and support the patient’s journey toward maximum independence and wellness.
Skills And Qualifications Required
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.
Status: Full Time
Location: Providence Care Hospital
Union: ONA PCH
Wage: $41.15 - $58.98
Posting Period: October 20, 2026 - October 26, 2026
To provide direct professional nursing care for patients requiring complex mental health services. Utilizing the principles of the nursing process, the RN will implement autonomous nursing actions to ensure that services provided promote positive patient outcomes. The RN, in partnership with the patients and their families and in collaboration with the clinical team, will coordinate and support the patient’s journey toward maximum independence and wellness.
Skills And Qualifications Required
- Current, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- BSc.N. preferred.
- Must have recent experience in an acute psychiatric setting.
- Must have current CPR certification.
- Completing a nursing history based on information received from the patient, family and other sources.
- Developing and recording a comprehensive goal oriented nursing care plan in collaboration with the patient based on assessed needs and prescribed medical regime.
- Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Accurately following the prescribed medical regime.
- Recognizes, analyzes, interprets and manages deviations from the predicted client response.
- Revising nursing care plans based on evaluation using professional judgment and autonomous decision-making.
- Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
- A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
- Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
- Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- State of the Art Building with on-site parking
- On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
- Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct professional nursing care to patients with complex mental health needs, using the nursing process and autonomous nursing actions to support positive outcomes. Assess patients, develop and revise goal-oriented care plans in collaboration with patients and families, follow prescribed medical regimens, and identify and manage deviations in patient responses.
Requirements
Current, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and current CPR certification are required, along with recent experience in an acute psychiatric setting. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Skills
- Professional Nursing Care
- Mental Health Nursing
- Acute Psychiatric Care
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Therapeutic Relationships
- Patient and Family Collaboration
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Medication Regimen Adherence
- Clinical Judgment
- Autonomous Decision-Making
- Patient Outcome Evaluation
- CPR
Benefits
- Full-Time Benefits
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
- On-Site Parking
- On-Site Café and Cafeteria
- Orientation for New Hires
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education Opportunities
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Bursary Opportunities
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Forensic Mental Health
- Complex Mental Health Services
- Acute Psychiatric Setting
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Unrestricted Registration
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- CPR Certification
- Nursing Process
- Nursing History
- Nursing Care Plan
- Goal-Oriented Care
- Therapeutic Relationships
- Patient and Family Collaboration
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Prescribed Medical Regimen
- Patient Outcomes
- Clinical Evaluation
- Professional Judgment
- Autonomous Nursing Actions
- Patient Independence
- Wellness