Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health

The Royal; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Medavie Blue Cross health and dental

Life insurance and disability coverage

EFAP (Telus Health)

Job summary

The Royal in Ottawa is seeking a Resource Team RPN to float to all hospital units as required, delivering high-quality nursing care within your scope and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. You hold a Practical Nursing diploma and current Ontario registration, with CPR/AED valid and knowledge of MHA regulations.

English is mandatory, French/English bilinguals are an asset. We offer a comprehensive rewards package including HOOPP, health and dental benefits, life and disability

Qualifications

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
• CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• As a Resource Team RPN, you will be available to float to all units of the hospital as required.

Skills

Glucometer reading

Vital signs

Injection skills

Physical/mental health assessment

Catheterization

Medication administration

O2 administration

Wound care

Safe patient handling

Bladder scanning

ECT recovery

Skin care and feeding

Basic computer skills

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Register with College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

As a Resource Team RPN, you will be available to float to all units of the hospital as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing;
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
• CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding
• Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients
• Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team
• Basic computer skills required

Preferred:

• Two years recent experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing
• Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

At The Royal, we are committed to supporting your health, well-being, and financial security at every stage of your career through a comprehensive total rewards package that may include:

• HOOPP, one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, helping you build long-term financial security with a predictable lifetime retirement income and valuable employer contributions.
• Competitive health and dental benefits through Medavie Blue Cross (MBC), supporting you and your family's health and wellness needs;
• Life insurance and disability coverage through Manulife, including short-term and long-term disability benefits where applicable, providing added peace of mind;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Telus Health, offering confidential counselling, wellness resources, and support services for you and your eligible family members (excluded casual staff).