Registered Practical Nurse - BSO (Contract) (62-26)

Canadian Mental Health Association; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP retirement plan

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka – Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) on a contract basis to deliver community-based consultation and treatment within the BSO Outreach Team in Parry Sound.

You will provide direct/indirect care to older adults with mental health needs, dementia, delirium, and related conditions, under supervision, with collaboration across rural partners and care teams. A valid Ontario RPN license and medication cert are required.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of registration in good standing as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Medication Administration Certification if not received from PN program.
• One year of experience with age-related mental health, chronic health, or substance use.
• Knowledge of community mental health, psychiatric nursing and geriatric mental health.
• Familiarity with Standards of Practice and BSO competencies.
• Ability to collaborate across rural settings and with multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of consent/capacity issues and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care in the community and for families/caregivers.
• Perform nursing assessments using specialized tools and develop care plans.
• Deliver individual, group, and family counseling and health teaching.
• Maintain documentation per nursing standards and program policies.
• Participate in research and educational activities.
• Communicate effectively with the team and external partners.

Skills

Communication

Inter-collaborative skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous work style

Team engagement

Cultural awareness

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Medication Administration Certification

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Internet

Data management software

Job description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 16, 2026, AT 4PM

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPN) (CONTRACT) (62-26)

BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS ONTARIO (BSO)

Hours of Work: 28 hours per week

Job Status: Contract to January 2028

Base office: Parry Sound

Competition #: 62-26

Purpose of the Position: To deliver quality community-based consultation & treatment services as an integrated member of the Behavioural Supports Ontario Outreach Team. The aim is to improve the quality of life for older adults with or at risk of responsive behaviours/personal expressions arising from mental health, substance use, dementia, delirium, and/or other neurological conditions, as well as enhancing the lives of their care partners. The role will be supported by direct clinical supervision from the Clinical Lead and Program Manager, with accountabilities to and in partnership with the Northeast Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Central Office.

Education and Qualifications:

• Current certificate of registration in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Medication Administration Certification from a recognized College if this training was not received from the Practical Nursing education.
• One year of experience working with individuals with age-related: mental illnesses, chronic physical health and substance use issues.
• Knowledge of current community mental health issues, nursing theory and practice, psychiatric nursing experience (including psycho-geriatrics).
• Familiarity with and commitment to implementing Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrated clinical competence and applied inter-collaborative skills to promote, facilitate and integrate best practice principles in geriatric mental health and behavioural health across sectors; certifications in fundamental BSO core competencies such as P.I.E.C.E.S., GPA, and Dementiability considered a strong asset
• Establish and maintain working relationships with BSO, community agencies, hospitals and other relevant organizations as required.
• Aware of and follows BSO administrative and reporting processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate and support consultations with geriatric psychiatrists, care of the elderly physicians and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across rural settings required.
• Proven cultural awareness & safety in working with older adults and care partners from diverse backgrounds required.
• Knowledge of consent and capacity issues and legislation involving this population (e.g. Public Guardian Trustee, Substitute Decision Maker Act, Health Care Consent ACT; Mental Health Act; Long-term Care ACT; PHIPA) required.

Major Responsibilities:

Provide direct and indirect care/support for clients and their families/caregivers in the community by performing such tasks as:

• Completing nursing assessments utilizing specific and specialized assessment tools.
• Developing a goal-directed care plan.
• Using a range of interventions including individual, group and family counseling, health teaching and supportive counseling in areas such as substance abuse, grief, palliative care issues, anxiety disorders, severe mental illness, personality disorders, organic brain disease and age-related mental illness, geriatric issues.
• Maintaining documentation throughout the consumer admission to program, of all clinical contacts as directed by the Standards of Nursing Practice and program/agency policies.
• Participating in research and educational activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A knowledge base of psychotropic and cognitive enhancer medications.
• A strong commitment to supporting the rights and abilities of all persons, including support to live and participate in a community in ways that are meaningful to them.
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally, autonomously, collaboratively, and respectfully within a team environment and with a range of internal and external stakeholders, in a rural setting.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, the Internet, and data management software.
• A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound.
• A valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license, a safe and reliable means of transportation, and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage.

• Bilingual in French/English language considered an asset.

• Work schedule may include days/evenings/weekends and statutory holidays.

Salary scale: $29.85 to $39.09 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits include: Optional enrolment in a Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire.

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka – Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.

Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply.

We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings.

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