Interventional Psychiatry RN, Temporary Part Time, Depression & Anxiety Treatment

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Care Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse in Interventional Psychiatry to deliver nursing care and clinical treatments for ECT, rTMS, and Ketamine therapies. You will work with physicians and a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting on an IVP program.

The role requires an active Ontario RN license, BLS with AED, and relevant acute/post-acute experience; ACLS is preferred. This is a temporary part-time position at Providence Care Hospital.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Ontario
• 6 months acute or post-acute Medical-Surgical experience
• BLS with AED required
• ACLS preferred
• 1 year PACU/ICU experience or CC course preferred
• Inpatient mental health nursing experience an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for ECT, rTMS, and Ketamine therapies per Providence Care standards
• Collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional team
• Perform pre-treatment patient assessments including venous access initiation
• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient rTMS treatments and scheduling

Skills

ECT knowledge

rTMS knowledge

Ketamine therapy knowledge

Venous access initiation

Inpatient/outpatient coordination

Education

RN license – Ontario

6 months Medical-Surgical experience

BLS with AED

ACLS (preferred)

PACU/ICU experience (preferred)

Mental health nursing experience (asset)

Job description

Status

Temporary Part Time (up to 12 months)

Location

Providence Care Hospital

Union

ONA PCH

Wage

$41.15 - $58.98

Posting Period

September 26, 2026 - October 2, 2026

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Interventional Psychiatry (IVP) will perform nursing care and clinical treatment activities related to Electroconvulsive Treatment (ECT), Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Ketamine therapy and other related treatments according to Providence Care standards and the College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards. The RN – IVP will work in collaboration with the Physician(s) and other members of the interprofessional team in delivering high-quality patient care per best practices.

Education & Experience

• Active, unrestricted license to practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 6 months of acute or post-acute Medical-Surgical experience required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support with Automated External Defibrillator training required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Preferred
• One year of PACU or Critical Care experience or Critical Care Course, preferred
• Inpatient mental health nursing experience an asset

Position Specific Competencies – Key Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of ECT and specific nursing care and activities related to the administration of ECT
• Knowledge of rTMS and specific nursing care and activities related to the administration of rTMS
• Knowledge of Ketamine Therapy and specific nursing care and activities related to the administration of Intravenous Ketamine
• Perform pre-treatment assessment of patient/clients on day of procedure including initiation of venous access.
• Coordinate both inpatient/client and outpatient/client rTMS treatments by: scheduling both inpatient/client and outpatient/client appointments, ensure required medical information and specific physician orders are in place

Why Work at Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails

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Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.