Registered Nurse - Forensic Psychiatry M3 (Primary), Acute Stabilization Unit HE2 (Secondary)

Position Details

Job Number

JR01454

Department

Forensic Assessment Mountain 3

West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

13 months

Number of Positions

Union

ONA Local 75

Hourly Rate (Min / Max)

$41.15 - $58.98

Schedule

Work Days

Holidays, Monday to Sunday

Time of Day

Days, Evenings, Nights

Shift

Hours -12, Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date

2026-07-28

Closing Date

2026-08-04

Unit Profile

The Forensic Psychiatry Program work towards restoring and maintaining the mental health and well-being of mentally disordered adult offenders while managing risk as mandated by the Criminal Code of Canada and ordered by the Ontario Review Board. This multi-disciplinary team includes nursing and allied health professionals working together to provide a wide range of assessment treatment and rehabilitation services. In this capacity the Forensic Psychiatry Program provides: clinical risk and medico-legal assessments inpatient treatments in General and Secure environments and outpatient treatment and community reintegration services/support for the Central-South region and Halton.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides care for patients in accordance with the mission vision and values of SJHH and the Mental Health and Addiction Program (MHAP) the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nursing (CFMHN) Standards. Nurses in the MHAP are committed to the alleviation of stigma and discrimination related to mental health and addiction as well as reduction of the use of seclusion and restraint in all our services. The principles of person-centred nursing recovery and trauma informed care is foundational to this specialized nursing practice. As a member of the inter-professional team the RN is responsible for the provision of quality holistic specialized nursing care for patients with complex mental illnesses. The RN provides safe evidence-based therapeutic interventions across the care continuum. The RN completes assessments plans and organizes treatment/therapeutic interventions documents and evaluates interventions. The RN models professional leadership and provides decision-making support by collaborating and delegating within the inter-professional team.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)) or commitment to complete within 5 years of hire as a condition of employment is preferred
• Current BCLS/HCP certification is required.
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Training (or successful completion as part of clinical orientation) is required.
• Minimum of one year of recent mental health nursing experience with demonstrated knowledge skill and ability in the care of patients with serious mental illness required
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Act Consent and Capacity and other legislation relevant to the practice of psychiatric/mental health nursing is required.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations professional standards and guidelines SJHH corporate and departmental Policies and Procedures including successful completion of WHMIS training.
• Knowledge of documentation standards privacy legislation and health record management processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the assessment and management of co-morbid medical disorders (ie. diabetes metabolic monitoring etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Status Examinations (MSE).
• Demonstrated knowledge of individual counseling and group skills (ie. DBT MI IPT CBT Behavioral Activation).
• Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management including knowledge of trauma informed care and alternatives to seclusion and restraint and associated risks.
• Knowledge and practice of safe and secure environment for clients/families/teams by listening discussing exploring clarifying and acting on their concerns needs and priorities.
• Proficient computer skills including successful completion of Resident Assessment Instrument – Mental Health (RAI-MH) training upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership superior problem solving critical thinking skills and strong team building skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and de-escalation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychopharmacology including current psychotropic medications and side effects.

Forensic Psychiatry Program-specific Qualifications

• Prior recent psychiatric/mental health nursing experience is required; additional experience in forensic psychiatry is preferred
• Evidence of understanding of Criminal Code of Canada as it pertains to mentally disordered offenders
• Demonstrated familiarity and understanding of Risk Assessment Tools (ie. HARM/AIS)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of custody and caring in the clinical care of mentally disordered offenders
• Advanced oral and written communication skills and proficient computer skills required for assessment report writing and word processing

NOTE: The successful applicant to this position will be cross trained in order to also be able to provide shift coverage to the established sister unit - Acute Stabilization unit (HE2). Tours on HE2 will be scheduled in conjunction with successful applicant's M3 schedule and will be determined by the needs on both HE2 and M3 and will include rotating shifts.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.