Mental Health Nurse; correctional facility

Correctional Services - Thunder Bay Correctional Centre

Thunder Bay

9 Permanent

C50040 - Mental Health Nurse (COR)

$1,684.03 - $2,418.51 Per week* ($42.10 - $60.46 hourly)

* Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

We are seeking caring and compassionate Mental Health Nurses to join our health care teams in Thunder Bay. Mental Health Nurses who work in corrections practice a wide range of nursing skills in an unconventional setting. They play an important part of the rehabilitation process by helping patients in custody achieve independence and self-care. This helps increase the chance of a patient leaving custody successfully re-entering the community.

If you are a conscientious Mental Health Nurse with a dedicated commitment to patient-centered mental health care and the wellbeing of others, don't miss this rewarding opportunity!

These positions will support all three locations of the new campus model institution which comprises of three sites located at:

• 2351 Highway 61 South
• 285 Mac Dougall Street
• 2495 Highway 61 South

Successful candidates will be headquartered at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre New Build site (2495 Highway 61 South) and may be assigned to work at any of the three locations within the Thunder Bay campus.

As a Mental Health Nurse, you will work collaboratively as a member of the inter-professional health care team and apply your specialized knowledge. You can expect the typical day to include activities such as:

• Conducting mental health assessments for the purposes of triage and on-going care
• Monitoring treatment plans and response to health care interventions
• Communicating with community care providers to obtain mental health histories and facilitate transitional care
• Coordinating care with other members of the health care team, such as primary care, psychiatry, social work and psychology
• Sharing your expertise and contributing to mental health program development
• Applying your knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention
• Practising in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, Ministry expectations, and the security requirements of the institution

• Canadian Nurses Association – Current Psychiatric and Mental Health Certification
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - Concurrent Disorders Certification
• Accredited Colleges in Canada – Mental Health Certification

• mental illness, mental health nursing theory, community mental health resources, evidence-based practices and current treatment options acquired through enrolment in or completion of a post-diploma/post-degree certificate program in mental health, and supplemented by continuing education in mental health/psychiatry
• mental health evidence-based practices and current treatment options and experience completing comprehensive mental health assessments

You can interpret and apply relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, and Personal Health Information Protection Act.

• collect, interpret and evaluate health information for mental health assessments and treatment and care plans
• evaluate responses to planned interventions, and modify interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional team
• respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions

• present information clearly and concisely
• adapt your communication style for diverse populations
• work collaboratively with others
• encourage patient participation in their plan of care
• document care and…