Registered Nurse - Team Leader (TFT 1.0 FTE)
- Brockville, ON, Canada
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- English
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About the Role
Forensic Treatment Unit
This program provides specialized mental health care for individuals involved in the criminal justice system or those at risk of offending. Services include assessment and treatment for individuals found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) or Unfit to Stand Trial, as well as those convicted of an offense. Treatment units are located in Ottawa and Brockville.
Qualifications
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Up to 3 months’ Nursing Experience
- Knowledge of mental health/addiction issues
- Clear understanding of MHA and relevant legislation
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in psychiatric nursing practice as articulated in the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice.
- Knowledge of mental health/addiction issues with specific knowledge about physical/medical compilations related to mental health and addictions
- Able to meet the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses
- CPR certification within the last 12 months (BCLS at a minimum)
- Evidence of continuing professional education
- Effective verbal and written communications skills
- Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Problem solving, leadership and management skills in responding to complex and rapidly changing situations
- Sensitivity, skills and experience working with diverse individuals and communities
Preferred:
- Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
- Recognized leadership skills with the ability to build the inter-disciplinary team approach to delivery interventions
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional inter-disciplinary treatment team
Language Requirements
English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset
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Responsibilities
The Team Leader at The Royal will assess, treat and support forensic patients, and guide the interdisciplinary team in delivering care. The role also involves leading and managing complex, fast-changing situations on the unit.
Requirements
Candidates need current College of Nurses of Ontario registration, knowledge of mental health and addiction, and familiarity with the Mental Health Act. They also need CPR (BCLS) certification, strong communication and leadership skills, and a required English level of A-.
Skills
- Psychiatric nursing practice
- Mental health and addiction care
- Forensic mental health
- Mental Health Act knowledge
- Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
- Physical and medical comorbidities in mental health
- Team leadership
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Problem solving in complex situations
- Verbal and written communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Continuing professional education
- CPR/BCLS
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- registered nurse
- RN
- psychiatric nursing
- mental health nursing
- forensic mental health
- team leader
- nurse manager
- Ontario
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Mental Health Act
- addiction
- NCR
- Unfit to Stand Trial
- interdisciplinary team
- CPR
- BCLS
- hospital
- criminal justice
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- College of Nurses of Ontario registration
- CPR (BCLS)
Languages
- English
- French