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This part-time RPN position is for a new Salvation Army Community Corrections initiative. The program objectives will be focused on assisting the participant in 1) reducing the chance of criminal re-offending 2) increasing compliance with any legal conditions while in the community, and 3) increasing the likelihood of the participant attending scheduled court appearances, while awaiting conclusion of the accused's criminal charge(s).
-Monitoring of medication; recommending doctor review, observing potential side effects
-Reviewing available medical files
-Liaising with health-related professionals
-Providing advice and counselling to the resident
-Assesses the resident and prepares individual care plans
-Assesses resident behavior and report any significant changes to supervisor
-Maintains medical records according to processional standards
16- 24 hours per week(involves weekends)
Must have a Psychiatric Nursing Degree or Register Nursing Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience is preferred
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the province/territory of work
- Licensure as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse by the province of work
Additional Skills
- Drug and alcohol rehabilitation
Area Of Specialization
- Psychiatry
- Mental health
- Community
- Drug addiction