0000044466 - REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, CPT

Niagara Health; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Health in St. Catharines is seeking a Casual Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse (CPT) to support Withdrawal Management Services. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, working within a mental health unit and adapting to 12-hour shifts.

This casual posting requires current RPN registration with the CNO, BCLS, and experience in addiction care, with shifts from 0700-1900 and 1900-0700, including last-minute call-ins.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current BCLS certification
• One year experience in mental health nursing as an RPN
• Addiction Care and Treatment Online Course completed
• Recent medication administration experience within last two years
• Demonstrated physical assessment skills
• Enhanced nursing skills proficiency within last two years
• SMG 1-2-3 or GPA certification
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and applicable laws
• Knowledge of addictions and assessments
• Ability to meet nursing standards and collaborate inter-disciplinarily
• Strong interpersonal skills and compassionate patient relationships
• Knowledge of community agencies and Niagara Health values
• Commitment to patient-centred care and documentation standards
• Ability to reflect, think critically and apply education to practice
• Consistent and regular attendance

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the withdrawal management setting
• Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team to ensure safe, patient-centred care
• Apply nursing knowledge to assessment, planning and documentation
• Adhere to professional practice standards and Ontario regulations
• Support shift rotations and adapt to operational needs

Skills

RPN licensure required

BCLS certification

Mental health unit experience

Addiction care training

Med administration experience

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

RPN registration with CNO

Tools

SMG 1-2-3 certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Job description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 44466CC

JOB TITLE: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, CPT

STATUS: CASUAL PART TIME

DEPARTMENT: WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES

LOCATION: 264 WELLAND AVENUE, ST. CATHARINES

HOURS OF WORK: SHIFTS MAY BE OFFERED IN ADVANCE OR ARISE ON SHORT NOTICE, INCLUDING LAST MINUTE CALL-INS, BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS, 12-HOUR SHIFTS, 0700-1900 & 1900-0700

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 5

POSTING DATE: 22 SEPTEMBER 2026

CLOSING DATE: 28 SEPTEMBER 2026

UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE

WAGE RANGE: $37.972 TO $39.97 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Working to promote nursing excellence, quality patient/client-centred care and high professional standards, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide care through the therapeutic application of skills, knowledge, abilities and nursing standards, while collaborating with other CMHA team members. The objective of the Registered Practical Nurse is to provide safe and competent care through the application of nursing knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect in a setting of treatment for concurrent disorders. Shift rotations are subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS certification
• One year experience working to the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse in a mental health unit
• Successful completion of the Addiction Care and Treatment Online Course through the University of British Columbia
• Current medication administration experience within the last two years
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in physical assessment
• Demonstrated proficiency in the application of enhanced nursing skills within the last two years
• Current Safe Management Group (SMG) 1-2-3 certification /Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification or GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act and all applicable legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge of Addictions and assessments
• Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting nursing practice standards as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and related professional associations
• Must have good interpersonal skills sufficient to relate to clients with an attitude of compassion and understanding which is non-patronizing and that will encourage highly supportive individual relationships
• good interpersonal skills sufficient to relate to clients with an attitude of compassion and understanding which is non-patronizing and that will encourage highly supportive individual relationships
• Must have knowledge of community agencies
• Applies Niagara Health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
• Demonstrated commitment to patient/client-centred care
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a collaborative total client care model
• Demonstrated commitment to client and family education and the ability to promote health and wellness
• Evidence of accurate, timely and appropriate documentation according to best practice guidelines and College of Nurses of Ontario standards
• Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
• Consistent and regular attendance required

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