Registered Practical Nurse (FACT)

Canadian Mental Health Association; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association in Kitchener is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse (FACT) on a full-time contract through January 28, 2028. The role supports adults with severe mental illness, providing psychiatric nursing care, assessments, and interventions with a flexible, recovery-oriented approach.

The position requires RPN credential, Ontario registration, 3–5 years in community mental health, and the ability to supervise and educate clients.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma from an approved Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) Program
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and eligibility to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario
• 3 to 5 years of related experience in providing community-based mental health services
• Thorough knowledge of psychiatric nursing and medications
• Well-developed assessment and intervention skills
• Good organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook and various database software
• A valid driver’s license, vehicle and insurance, as travel is required

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric nursing care and mental health assessment, consultation and intervention for adults.
• Manage a caseload and provide education regarding mental and physical health and wellness.
• Administer injections as required.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and report to the Manager, Adult Intensive Services.
• Travel as needed to support service delivery within the catchment area.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Injections

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Database software

Education

RPN program (Degree/Diploma)

Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario

Eligibility to practice as RPN in Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Database software

Job description

Posting Closes: November 8, 2026 at 5:00pm

We are recruiting for a REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (FACT)

• This is a contract full-time position to fill an existing vacancy until January 28, 2028 (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with flexibility to meet service needs) based at 55 King St. W. Kitchener.

Within the scope of the RPN practice, this position will provide psychiatric nursing care, mental health assessment, consultation, and intervention services for adults. This position will manage a caseload and will also provide education regarding mental health, overall physical health and wellness. Comfort and experience providing injections is a requitement of this role. This position will report to the Manager, Adult Intensive Services This position will be a member of a team that will have a flexible approach to providing intensive, recovery-oriented support and treatment that puts people first.

Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) is a recovery-oriented, evidence-based best practice. A FACT team is comprised of amultidisciplinary team of clinicians monitoring up to 200 clients with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) in a specific catchment area - that is, both those for whom traditionalassertive community treatment (ACT) is indicated and a larger majority of clients on the team who need less intensive treatment and support. To combine care for these two groups, the FACT team employs a flexible switching system where the intensity of services can be ramped up or ramped down as needed depending on individual client need. This combination of flexibility and continuity provides better opportunities for recovery and rehabilitation and ties in well with the natural course of SPMI with its recurring episodes and relapses.

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma from an approved Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) Program
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and eligibility to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario
• 3 to 5 years of related experience in providing community-based mental health services
• Thorough knowledge of psychiatric nursing and medications
• Well-developed assessment and intervention skills
• Good organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook and various database software
• A valid driver’s license, vehicle and insurance, as travel is required

CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: Level 5 (OPSEU) - $33.07 to $40.30 per hour

CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

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