Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health

Huron Health System; Goderich; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AMGH in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health for a full-time replacement role. The position involves psychiatric nursing practice, rotating shifts, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

The pay scale ranges CAD 36.51 to 39.02 per hour, with backfilling for temporary leaves, offering growth opportunities and flexible scheduling within a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration and Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic CPR Certification.
• Formal education in Psychiatric nursing at a College level preferred.
• Code White training and Meditech experience preferred.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MH assessment

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Ontario RN registration

CPR certification

Psychiatric nursing education

Tools

Meditech

Job description

At AMGH, we’re proud to operate as a 24/7 hospital that provides essential care to our community, and that means we rely on a wide variety of roles, schedules, and staffing models to keep everything running smoothly.

You may notice many part‑time or temporary postings. Here’s why:

We work with multiple unions and maintain a diverse range of positions to ensure we can deliver continuous, reliable care. Part‑time roles, as well as backfilling for temporary leaves of absence, are a vital part of how we support our teams and patients every single day. These positions also offer valuable flexibility, growth opportunities, and pathways into future full‑time roles as they become available.

Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health

Competition:

26-103

Position Type:

Full-time

Vacancy:

Replacement

Salary Scale:

$36.51 - $39.02

Start Date:

2026-10-05

Closing Date:

2026-10-13

Qualifications:

• Current Registration and Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic CPR Certification
• Formal education in Psychiatric nursing at a College level preferred
• Code White training.
• Computer literate, Meditech trained
• Current knowledge and experience in Psychiatric Nursing is essential.
• Experience performing Mini Mental Status Evaluation, Hamilton Rating Scale and GAF scales.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Mental Health assessment skills, familiarity with the MH-RAI.
• Self-directed, motivated team player with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in Psychiatry.
• Ability to manage a variety of patient conditions
• Ability to organize daily activities; to remain flexible; and adapt to crisis situations and rapid change
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team to plan and provide optimal patient care
• Good attendance and work record is essential
• Sound problem solving, conflict resolution and decision‑making skills

Abilities:

• Physically able to perform essential nursingduties, including but not limited to: lifting patients, prolonged standing, andresponding quickly in emergency situations and code whites.
• Consistently meets attendance expectations,demonstrating reliability and commitment to scheduled shifts.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation.

Choosing AMGH as your employer opens the door to many professional development opportunities and training supports. Applicants may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs.

NOTE: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

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