Registered Practical Nurse

Health Careers Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

William Osler Health System in Brampton is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support mental health services. You will provide patient‑centered nursing care within an inter‑professional team, following nursing practice expectations and regulatory standards.

Required is current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and BCLS, with crisis intervention experience preferred. The role involves 8/12‑hour shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays, at Brampton sites.

Qualifications

• Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BCLS certification is required.
• Experience in mental health and crisis intervention is preferred.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and crisis management is required.

Responsibilities

• Safe nursing practice across assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Provide patient-centred care to ensure safety and well-being.
• Manage care within a diverse environment and through infection control guidelines.
• Deliver health teaching including thorough discharge instructions for community continuity of care.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient teaching

Crisis intervention

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication

Leadership

BCLS

Education

Canadian Nurses Association psychiatric mental health certification

Job description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands‑on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands‑on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands‑on skill development, cross‑department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient‑inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients. As part of the inter‑professional health care team, the RN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.

Accountabilities

• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• Professional, patient‑centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well‑being
• Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
• Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
• Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community

Qualifications

• Experience within the last five years with a minimum of three years within mental health required
• Crisis experience required
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in psychiatric mental health nursing preferred
• Knowledge of crisis intervention model required
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act required
• Ability to recognize, intervene, and de‑escalate clinical and psychosocial situations, as well as, management of behaviours is required

Core Competencies

• Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory and responsibilities to the nursing profession
• BCLS required
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, conflict‑resolution and decision‑making skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter‑professional team
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family‑centred care
• Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical‑thinking skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
• Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment
• Exemplary clinical practice within an inter‑professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
• Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
• Excellent physical assessment skills required
• Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Services, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Additional Information

Hours: Currently Days/Nights, 8 and 12 hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary

Minimum: $41.15 per hour

Maximum: $58.98 per hour

Internal application deadline: September 28, 2026

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

Program: MENTAL HEALTH Site: Brampton Civic Hospital Departments: N. MH General B - 0971.276250202 Job Category: Mental Health Length of Contract: 12 months Contract Type: Temporary Union Group: ON A Schedule: Days/Nights 8/12 hours Employment Type: Part Time