Registered Practical Nurse - M1

St. Joe's; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the Acute Mental Health Unit Mountain 1 at the West 5th Campus in Hamilton.

The role involves collaborative care with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement nursing care for patients with acute mental health symptoms, aiming to reduce restraints and promote recovery. The ideal candidate holds an Ontario RPN diploma, current CNA registration, and 6 months to 1 year of psychiatric nursing

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Diploma program completion for a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Certificate or enrollment in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing; acute MH preferred.
• Proof of CPI training, Asepsis Techniques, and Medication Administration certification.
• BCLS/HCP certification current.
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing and mental health concepts.
• Ability to perform mental status examination and communicate effectively.
• Experience with psychiatric clients with a non-judgmental approach.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and quality improvement.
• Ability to prioritize workload within an interdisciplinary team.
• Good problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of care for seniors; Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred.
• Experience with computers, data entry, and patient information systems.
• Good attendance and work performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to individuals with major mental illnesses as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the team.
• Promote least restraint and seclusion through therapeutic approaches.
• Communicate effectively to support patient outcomes and safety.
• Maintain and update patient information systems and records.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Therapeutic communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing (RPN)

Tools

Computers & EHR systems

Job description

## Registered Practical Nurse - M1Apply: In-Person: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain): Part time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR02112**Position Details****Job Number:**JR02112**Department:**Acute Mental Health Unit Mountain 1**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:**West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)**Job Type:**Regular, Part time**Contract Duration: (If applicable)**0 months**Number of Positions:**1**Union:**CUPE Local 786**Hourly Rate (Min / Max):**$35.91 - $39.02**Schedule****Work Days:**Monday to Sunday**Time of Day:**Days, Nights**Shift:**Hours -12 **Shift Start: (If applicable)**AM 07:00, AM 11:00, PM 19:00 **Reason for Posting:**Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy**Application Dates****Opening Date:**2026-09-22**Closing Date:**2026-09-29**Job Description****Unit Profile:** The Acute Mental Health Unit (M1) is located at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s West 5th Campus provides mental health care to patients suffering from acute symptoms of mental disorders. We have a complete interdisciplinary team available to meet the varied needs of our patients. Our goal is to assess and stabilize patients and to reintegrate them back into the community at optimal levels of functioning. **Position Summary:** The Registered Practical Nurse under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing functions as a member of the nursing team to provide preventative educational and/or supportive care. Reporting to the Nurse Manager of the Acute Mental Health Unit (M1) the Registered Practical Nurse will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team providing nursing care to individuals with major mental illnesses. Basic knowledge decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessing planning and implementing nursing care. The RPN will be committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating the use of restraint and seclusion. **Qualifications:** •Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario •Successful completion of a diploma program for a Registered Practical Nurse •Acceptable certificate or proven enrollment in a psychiatric nursing program preferred •Minimum 6 months to 1 year recent related experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing; recent experience in Acute Mental Health preferred •Proof of current CPI training and Asepsis Techniques and Medication Administration certification •Current BCLS/HCP certification required •Demonstrated knowledge of Psychiatric Nursing Mental Health and Mental Illness is essential •Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to perform mental status examination •Experience working with psychiatric clients with a demonstrated sensitivity and non-judgmental manner •Ability to always communicate effectively and tactfully to promote good interpersonal relationships and positive outcomes for patients •Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic communication and counseling with a clear ability to apply knowledge to practice •Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning professional development and continuous quality improvement •Demonstrated ability to set own workload priorities and work effectively within an interdisciplinary team •Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and organizational skills •Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families •Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred •Demonstrated skill and experience with computers data entry and patient information systems •Good work performance and attendance record are essential