Registered Nurse; TFT FTE

Position: Registered Nurse (TFT 1.0 FTE)
Location: Brockville

Position Information

Posting Number: BMHC
26-015E Title: Registered Nurse (TFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status: Temporary Full-time Contract End Date: 07/25/2026 FTE: 1.0 Job Schedule: Days/Nights/Weekends Unit: Forensic Treatment Unit - B3 Department: Forensic Psychiatry - BMHC Union: ONA Local 74 (Brockville)
Site: Brockville Mental Health Centre Number of Vacancies: 1

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres,The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

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 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

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Salary Range: 40.24 to 57.68 per hour