Regional Coordinator Forensic; RFT FTE
Job in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
The Royal Mental Health Centre
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
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Healthcare
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 37.51 - 40.13 CAD Hourly
CAD
37.51
40.13
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Regional Coordinator Forensic (RFT 1.0 FTE)
Duties
:
Represents the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Center at Ontario Review Board (ORB) meetings called by the Forensic Directors Group at such time and place as designated by the Group and puts forth the hospital position on agenda matters.Maintains an appropriate liaison with provincials Review Boards.Prepares detailed reports on any meetings attended on behalf of the hospital for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and makes appropriate recommendations based on discussions at such meetings.Maintains current, detailed knowledge and assist in the interpretation of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC
- Mental Disorders).Maintains current, detailed knowledge of the Mental Health Act (MHA) of Ontario.Maintains an accurate knowledge of all security levels of all forensic wards of the ROHCG and in Ontario including types of patients suitable for each level, as well as admission criteria.Takes part in the coordination of admissions and discharges (. rule 13, re-admissions, .Supports ORB hearings (. scheduling, making reports available, .Maintains detailed lists (Excel) of patient under the Review Board and prepares the quarterly report for the CEO.Liaises with external agencies as appropriate (. court systems, police forces, corrections, Ministry of Health, .Liaises and coordinates with hospitals for the transport, admissions and discharges of patients under the ORB.Maintains adequate knowledge of the dispositions of persons under the RB and ensures, when directed by the office of the Person in Charge, that breaches are reported to the ORB.Performs all administrative duties related to persons under the ORB (. privilege request forms, approved accommodations, forensic bed registry, .Schedules case conferences and pre-hearing conferences for persons under the ORB.Works in a manner that is in compliance with staff and client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal.Ensures a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Completion of OSSDSuccessful completion of a recognized post-secondary secretarial training or office management program or equivalentMinimum 3 years office management experienceDemonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to coordinate and ensure regional forensic procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulationsTyping speed 45 words per minuteDemonstrated communications and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise reportsDemonstrated initiative, flexibility, organizational and judgmental skills – must be able to prioritize and meet firm deadlinesDemonstrated ability to manage workload within an environment of competing priorities, interruptionsDemonstrated ability with Meditech, MS Office suite softwareExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated initiative and sound judgment.Able to work with minimum supervision and to meet deadlines.English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.Salary Range: 37.51 to 40.13 per hour
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