Registered Practical Nurse (Mental Health)

Istss; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensway Carleton Hospital is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide comprehensive, patient- and family-centered care in the acute care setting for older adults with complex medical and surgical conditions and dementia-related behaviors.

The role requires CNO registration, RPN diploma, current BCLS, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Flexible, supportive work environment with commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing.
• Must hold an RPN diploma and maintain current BCLS.
• Ability to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care within scope of practice.
• Experience with complex older adults and dementias advised.
• Strong written and verbal communication with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient- and family-centered care with predictable outcomes.
• Adhere to Ontario nursing standards, hospital policies, and scope of practice.
• Demonstrate Queensway Carleton Hospital values: collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

English language proficiency

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

RPN diploma

CNO registration

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Start Date: 09-29-2026

Posting End Date: 10-06-2026

Region: OTTAWA

Condition: Part-time (0.50 FTE) Approximately 37.5 Bi-weekly Hours

Permanent: Yes

Shifts: Pasma, Kailyn

Location: Queensway Carleton Hospital

Expected Hires: 1

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides comprehensive, quality patient and family centered care to meet the identified care needs of patients of varying complexity but with predictable outcomes and manageable responses.
• Has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide safe, evidence-based nursing practice within his/her level of competency and comply with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, QCH Policies and Procedures, as well as the standards of care appropriate to his/her area of clinical practice.
• Demonstrate QCH values: collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect

REQUIREMENTS

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• RPN diploma
• Current BCLS
• One (1) recent experience in acute care working with complex older adults experiencing medical and/or surgical problems with comorbid mental health problems, including Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia.
• Knowledge of non-pharmacological strategies to manage Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia.
• Ability to provide written consultation and plan of care for identified behavioral concerns.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out verbal and written instructions in the English language.
• Ability to work effectively within the nursing and inter-professional team
• Demonstrated computer competency

PREFERRED

• Geriatric Resource Nurse Designation
• Gentle Persuasive Approach Training
• P.I.E.C.E.S certificate
• Completion of Dementiability Course
• Experience with clinical documentation in an Electronic Health Record
• Membership in RPNAO and associations related to nursing specialty
• Experience as preceptor

This posting is for an existing position. Artificial Intelligence will not be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position

Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.