Registered Practical Nurse

Indwell; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Burlington is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to assist in delivering mental health services to tenants with long-term housing instability. The ideal candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide treatment and support. Essential qualifications include a completed RPN program and registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. The role offers flexible hours and a commitment to diversity and community transformation.

Benefits

4% vacation pay with additional HEAL time

Employee Assistance Program

Professional and personal development opportunities

Social events and gatherings

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Registered Practical Nursing program and experience in community nursing or mental health services.
• A warm, sensitive and caring attitude.
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible, and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and delivering mental health and health services to tenants.
• Conduct health assessments and follow up with treatment plans.
• Support tenants' participation in various activities.

Skills

Community nursing experience

Mental health service experience

Interpersonal relationship maintenance

Crisis handling

Education

Registered Practical Nursing program

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Come Build Hope and Homes with Us!

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)-Part Time

Compensation: $26.50- $30.25

Position Description: Reporting to the Program Supervisor and working in collaboration within an interdisciplinary team, as the RPN you will assist in coordinating and delivering mental health and health services to tenants who have experienced long term housing instability and/or long stay hospitalizations. Providing treatment, rehabilitation and support for individuals living in supportive housing. Delivering services within your full scope of practice.

What matters to you?

Being in a work culture that operates out of their core values of DIGNITY, LOVE and HOPE‑ embracing diversity, promoting equality and inclusion. A place that sees you as a LEADER contributing your individuality to champion the vision of creating communities that TRANSFORM lives.

About Indwell:

Founded in 1974, our Christian charity continues to thrive and grow exponentially as we serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness through our vision of HOPE and HOMES for All. We are the fastest growing developer in Ontario creating affordable high quality efficient housing communities coupled with supportive programs to over 1,300 tenants to meet their needs of health, wellness, and belonging. To learn more, go to: indwell.ca/our-model

Hours of Work: Part‑time‑20 hours per week. Flexibility is required to meet program needs.

What you will doing:

• Develop and monitor plans of care in collaboration with an internal and external team of community professionals and agencies
• Conduct health assessments, mental health and addictions assessments in collaboration with clinical staff and supports
• Ensure consistent follow up with mental health and addictions treatment and recovery plans
• Health teaching on topics including but not limited to medications, immunization, chronic disease management, etc. Assist in motivating individuals to learn new behaviours and develop coping skills
• Support tenants’ participation in cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure, educational, and social activities
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of clients’ self-care plans through regular follow up visits
• Collaborate with the tenant’s primary health provider and provide suggestions with regards to any required changes in client’s treatment profile

Health, Welfare and Safety Practices

• Adhere to health and safety standards
• Complete required safety checks and inspections as assigned

Documentation

• Establish continuity of care by maintaining up to date medical records and communicating with the client’s primary care provider and other service providers as required
• Complete required reports in a timely manner in accordance with policy and procedures
• Ensure information about tenant interactions are entered into the data system as required

Participation and Commitment to the Team

• Support and coordinate activities with all members of the interdisciplinary staff team
• Attend and actively participate in trainings, team meetings and other agency meetings as required
• Develop positive relationships, written and verbal communication
• Promote and demonstrate the vision, mission and values of Indwell within the workplace and the community
• Assist in the orientation and support of staff, students and volunteers
• Be able to act as a preceptor to nursing students

What you will bring:

• Completion of an approved Registered Practical Nursing program and experience in community nursing or mental health services.
• A current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Evidence of appropriate insurance as stipulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• A commitment to upholding and modeling the standards set out in Indwell’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Code of Conduct and other operating standards and policies
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, addictions or other special needs
• A warm, sensitive and caring attitude
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible, and take initiative
• Preparation to problem solve and handle crises with clear rational thinking
• Proficiency to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships
• A valid “G” class driver’s license with own vehicle

We want you to thrive:

• Vacation: 4% with 2% for HEAL time (sick and personal appointments) accumulated on each pay period
• Employee Assistance Program: primary care and professional consulting services
• New Staff Orientation Days
• Professional and Personal Development: annual Leadership Conference (themed with guest speaker) + Spiritual Ranch Retreat (reflection and recharge with various outdoor activities). Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment facilitated by People Developer for mentoring opportunities, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Indigenous Cultural Competency and 2SLGBTQ Awareness. Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), First Aid/CPR/Naloxone, Therapeutic Relationships and Applied Suicide Intervention (ASIST)
• Social Events: Indwell’s Hope and Homes Banquet yearly to celebrate the important work we do + team gatherings

To apply:

Please forward your cover letter and resume to our website:www.indwell.ca/careers .We thank all for your interest; however, onlythose applicants that are being considered will be notified.

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process as required underIndwell’sEmployment policy.