Registered Practical Nurse, Adult Ambulatory Care

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care London seeks a Registered Practical Nurse for Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care in London, ON.

The role involves delivering outpatient care within a recovery‑oriented, interdisciplinary team, addressing complex mental health needs, and coordinating with community partners. Essential qualifications include valid RN/RPN registration in Ontario, CPR, pharmacology proficiency, and strong crisis intervention skills.

Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
• Valid CPR certificate
• Successful completion of a nursing competency test
• Proficiency in pharmacology and medication administration
• Knowledge of OHSA safety culture in health care
• Experience with severe and persistent mental illness care
• Strong knowledge of mental health legislation
• Capable of positive interpersonal relationships and teamwork
• Ability to coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and work independently
• Ability to relate therapeutically with clients
• Crisis intervention and emergency response skills
• Flexible and well-organized
• Extensive travel within catchment area

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support/rehabilitation/treatment to clients with serious mental illness within an interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver outpatient care in Adult Ambulatory Care and coordinate with community partners.
• Respond effectively to psychiatric and physical emergencies and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Nursing registration

CPR certificate

Pharmacology knowledge

Mental health knowledge

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

OHSA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Adult Ambulatory Care

Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON

Full Time

Salary Range: $39.96 - $40.37 /hour

Anticipated Scheduled Start Date – February 1, 2027

St. Joseph’s Health Care is willing to consider applicants who are eligible for Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). This program provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible RPNs/RNs/ Nurse Practitioners in exchange for a two-year full-time commitment. To learn more about the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), please visit www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses.

Parkwood Institute Mental Healthcare is an organization that provides specialized mental health care to individuals living with mental illnesses on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. In addition to providing direct care to individuals living with mental illness, the organization is also actively involved in the education of future clinicians and in advancing the research knowledge base. Our work is guided by a recovery- oriented philosophy of care as well as the utilization of treatment and rehabilitation interventions that are based on the best available evidence of their effectiveness to assist individuals in pursuing their life goals. We believe in supporting both the individual and their family/friends throughout their recovery journey.

Adult Ambulatory Care provides outpatient services to clients requiring tertiary level care. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive support/rehabilitation/treatment to clients with serious mental illness using the principles of client centered care, within the context of an interdisciplinary team, frequently in conjunction with community partners.

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
• Valid CPR certificate
• Successful completion of a nursing competency test
• Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Experience and knowledge of the special needs and nursing care needs of clients with severe and persistent mental illness
• Strong working knowledge of mental health legislation
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
• Ability to coordinate care collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team members as well as to function independently
• Ability to relate therapeutically with clients
• Demonstrated skills in effectively responding to psychiatric and physical emergencies and/or crisis situations
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Crisis intervention skills
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position
• Extensive Travel within the catchment area is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Knowledge of and skills in specialized therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Recent experience working in mental health
• Recent experiencing working in the community
• Completion of courses in psychiatric nursing

Teaching and Research

St. Joseph's Health Care London, through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College, is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Josephs, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties.

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing