Advanced Practice Nurse (RFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health facility in Ottawa is looking for an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to provide advanced clinical care and leadership. The APN will mentor staff, drive research initiatives, and work collaboratively within interprofessional teams. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in nursing, at least 5 years of relevant nursing experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to influence quality enhancement in mental health care while engaging with patients and families.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in nursing, mental health, and addictions.
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Advanced clinical expertise with CPR and crisis intervention training.

Responsibilities

• Models ethical practice and evaluates programs.
• Implements evidence-based strategies and ensures accountability.
• Plans and evaluates education for staff and patients.

Skills

Clinical expertise in mental health and addictions

Leadership

Research and evaluation skills

Proficiency in Office 365

Critical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Tools

SPSS

NVIVO

Meditech

EPIC

Job description

Position Summary

The APN provides advanced clinical care and leadership, mentors staff, and drives research and quality initiatives. They integrate evidence-based practice and digital tools to improve care and influence system-level change within interprofessional teams.

Responsibilities

• Models ethical practice, advances nursing vision; evaluates programs; leads committees; shares expertise broadly
• Practices self-awareness, continuous learning, and aligns growth with organizational priorities
• Fosters a positive environment, communicates inclusively, and supports high-performing teams.
• Implements evidence-based strategies, sets goals, and ensures accountability.
• Engages patients, families, staff, and partners; promotes evidence sharing across teams.
• Drives system improvements through critical thinking, innovation, and proactive problem-solving.
• Plans and evaluates education for staff, patients, and families; disseminates knowledge; mentors nurses in advanced practice.
• Applies research-based innovations; appraises evidence; leads research; and acts as a knowledge broker.
• Provides expert consultation; collaborates on quality and risk management, and builds partnerships to improve care.
• Demonstrates research and evaluation expertise; applies evidence effectively.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• 5+ years of experience in nursing, mental health, and addictions.
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Advanced clinical expertise in mental health and addictions (e.g., CPR, Crisis Intervention Training).
• Demonstrated leadership, program development and education skills.
• Experienced/knowledgeable in research and evaluation principles.
• Proficiency in Office 365, data analysis tools (SPSS, NVIVO), and EHR systems (Meditech, EPIC).
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
• Research, teaching and consulting skills
• Excellent communication skills – oral & written
• Proven ability in working effectively with all members of health care team
• Ability to determine feasibility of potential research, educational or clinical initiatives
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• English Level A- mandatory; bilingual (French/English) an asset.