Job Description

Ref# 25SEI202R1

1 ? Part Time (.5) ? Registered Practical Nurse

Forensic Secure Inpatient Unit

Reposted

This vacancy is Reposted. Candidates who have previously applied for this position are required to resubmit

their application.

This position will involve working the day, night, weekend and extended shifts. The shift is not to be interpreted as a
guarantee.


Reporting to the Manager Forensic Mental Health, the Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for providing
quality nursing care to complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. As part of a multidisciplinary
health care team, the Forensic Registered Practical Nurse will practice within the Standards of the College of Nurses
of Ontario, the Philosophy of patient and family centered care, mission vision, values and the policies of Thunder
Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for providing specialized care,
treatment and management of patients thought to have a mental disorder and involved with the Criminal Justice
System.


Applicants must have the following qualifications:
Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario Current certification in BCLS Recent knowledge in Forensic Mental Health Nursing with experience caring for patients with addictions, mental status examinations, trauma informed care and developing, leading and evaluating patients groups
Knowledge of current legislation related to Forensic Mental Health, including the Criminal Code of Canada Part XX.1 ? Mental Disorder, the Mental Health Act, and the Health Care Consent Act
Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery
Consults with Registered Nurse's when patients assigned to the RPN become unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected
Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
Strong interprofessional and communication skills

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who:
Have a certification, or recent continuing education in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing Current Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) Knowledge of the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation or a similar recovery?based model of care

Salary Range: $37.175 to 38.160


The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID?19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred
Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care
philosophy.


Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is
imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this
position.


Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self?identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy (HR?esa?12) Level 2 ? French

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are

required.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.


Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on

Monday, 21 July, 2025

.

Internal

applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet.

External

applicants must apply through our
website.


Posted: July 14, 2025
SEIU