Job Specifications
Position Details
Posting #: 33392
Department: Forensic - Assessment - Mountain 3 (M3)
Employee Type: Temporary, Part Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 52
Union: CUPE
Openings Remaining: 1
Reason for Posting: This position is for an existing vacancy.
Schedule
Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Holidays
Time of Day: Days, Nights
Shift: Various Rotating, 12 hour
Shift Start: 7:00, 19:00 Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)
Application Dates
Opening Date: 22/01/2026
Closing Date: 29/01/2026 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date
Position Description
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 Practical Nurse, under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, functions as a member of the nursing team to provide basic assessment and treatments, preventative, educational and/or supportive care. Under direction from the Registered Nurse, basic knowledge, decision making and communication techniques are employed in providing nursing care to one or more mentally disordered offenders. The RPN will be committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating the use of restraint and seclusion.
Qualifications
Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required.
Successful completion of a provincially recognized educational program for Registered Practical Nurses required.
Certificate in Mental Health Nursing preferred.
Minimum 1 year of recent related clinical experience in psychiatric mental health nursing required; forensic psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric nursing, mental health and mental illness required.
Current CPR, Asepsis Techniques, and Medication Administration Certification required.
CPI – Crisis Prevention Training (or successful completion as part of clinical orientation) required.
Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health Act and other legislation relevant to practice.
Knowledge base of major mental disorders and current treatment modalities, with knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada as it pertains to working with mentally disordered offenders.
Demonstrated familiarity and understanding of Forensic specific Risk Assessment Tools (ie. HARM/AIS).
Knowledge of therapeutic communication and counselling with a clear ability to apply knowledge to practice.
Demonstrated ability to emphasize the interpersonal aspect of nursing such as: interest, empathy, honesty, non-judgmental attitude and respect.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of custody and caring in the clinical care of mentally disordered individuals.
Advanced oral and written communication skills and proficient computer skills required for assessment report writing and word processing.
Demonstrated competence (knowledge/skills/attitude) in the use of non-violent physical crisis interventions, trauma-informed care and other best practices available to promote healing and recovery.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrated ability to set own workload priorities and document according to standards.
Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and organization skills.
Basic skill level with computers, MS Word, internet searches, data entry and patient information systems.
Good work performance and attendance record is essential.
An updated resume should accompany the application.
St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.
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 proce