Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid orientation

Educational support

Job summary

Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) seeks a Temporary Full Time Registered Nurse for inpatient psychiatry. You will provide psychiatric nursing care within a collaborative team, serving patients with severe mental health needs.

Full paid orientation and educational support are offered. You will work with the interdisciplinary team, assess mental health status, and participate in recovery-oriented care planning.

Qualifications

• Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• 2-5 years’ experience in Mental Health & Addictions Nursing.
• Certification (CNA), Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Post diploma preparation, relevant to Psychiatric and Mental Health nursing preferred.
• Practices in accordance with Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to engage in conflict resolution.
• Working knowledge of psychiatric and mental health disorders, the management of psychiatric emergencies and related psychiatric/ psychosocial interventions and treatment models.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in administration and/or monitoring of psychotropic medications.
• Excellent interviewing skills.
• Evidence of putting recovery principles into practice with patients and their families.
• Strong skills in biopsychosocial assessments, care planning, crisis plans, psychiatric nursing interventions and complete outcome evaluation for individual care.
• Case Management experience preferred, with ability to develop strong community agencies relationships.
• Knowledge of Community Resources required.
• Excellent Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Health Care Consent Act and other relevant legislation.
• Strong consultation skills with the Interdisciplinary team and Community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and mental health nursing care within a team.
• Communicate effectively with patient, family and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain safety and document care per CNA guidelines.
• Support recovery-focused care planning and psychosocial interventions.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education.

Skills

CNO registration

Mental health nursing

Interdisciplinary care

Psychotropic meds administration

Crisis intervention

Biopsychosocial assessments

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Post-diploma in Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing

CNA Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing certification

Tools

CPR training

Code White training

Job description

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Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry (Job ID: 7326)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

This posting is to fill an existing position.

Position: Temporary Full Time Registered Nurse (ONA) Until Approximately2/19/2027

Posting Period: October 20 - October 27

Hours of Work: ONA 2D2N

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary :

WRHN offers exciting opportunities to registered nurses interested in developing a career in Mental Health. Full paid orientation is provided & educational support is available.

The Registered Nurse provides psychiatric and mental health nursing care working within a team with individuals experiencing psychiatric and mental health problems. The patient population includes the severely mentally ill and those who are experiencing a psychosocial crisis. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CNA).

The successful candidate requires the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with the patient, the family and the interdisciplinary team.

Position Requirements:

• Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• 2-5 years’ experience in Mental Health & Addictions Nursing
• Certification (CNA), Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Post diploma preparation, relevant to Psychiatric and Mental Health nursing preferred.
• Practices in accordance with Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to engage in conflict resolution
• Working knowledge of psychiatric and mental health disorders, the management of psychiatric emergencies and related psychiatric/ psychosocial interventions and treatment models
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in administration and/or monitoring of psychotropic medications
• Excellent interviewing skills
• Evidence of putting recovery principles into practice with patients and their families
• Strong skills in biopsychosocial assessments, care planning, crisis plans, psychiatric nursing interventions and complete outcome evaluation for individual care.
• Case Management experience preferred, with ability to develop strong community agencies relationships
• Knowledge of Community Resources required
• Excellent Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Health Care Consent Act and other relevant legislation
• Strong consultation skills with the Interdisciplinary team and Community partners.
• Knowledge of Family assessment/Family systems theory
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, risk management and debriefing
• Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Good attendance record
• Advanced de-escalation, Code White training Basic Rescuer CPR

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

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Salary: CAD 41.15-58.98

Post Date: 10/20/2026

Close Date: 10/27/2026

Location: CA:ON:Kitchener