Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health & Addictions (#159-25)

Home and Community Care Support Services; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Northeastern Ontario is looking for a Registered Practical Nurse specializing in mental health and addictions. This full-time, temporary role involves working with school boards to provide patient-centered care. Candidates must have experience in mental health services, be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and possess strong communication skills. Attractive compensation and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits

Membership in a defined benefit pension plan

Valuable development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with experience in mental health and addiction services.
• Ability to develop individual care plans in collaboration with other professionals.
• Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in effect.

Responsibilities

• Assist school boards in recognizing and responding to student mental health and addiction issues.
• Provide services and support to students with mild mental health and substance abuse issues.
• Consult with healthcare teams for complex mental health and addiction issues.

Skills

Direct clinical experience in providing mental health and / or addictions services for children and youth

Knowledge of the mental health and addictions service system for children and youth

Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices

Assessment and care planning skills

Ability to work independently

Effective interpersonal and communications skills

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Advanced written and oral proficiency in English

Education

Registered Practical Nurse and relevant related experience

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Are you an experienced registered practical nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Registered Practical Nurse, Mental Health and Addictions (Status: Temporary, Full-Time; Start date: December 22, 2025, to January 15, 2027; Location: Sudbury), you will be assigned to a district school board to advise educators, develop individual care plans in collaboration with other professionals and assist school boards in developing strategies to address mental health and addiction needs.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

• Assist school boards in recognizing and responding to student mental health and addiction issues;
• Provide medical consultation to educators regarding issues such as medication management for individual students, when overall needs of the patient are less complex, outcomes are more predictable and the risk of negative outcomes is low;
• Provide services and support to students with mild mental health and substance abuse issues;
• Consult with the RN and / or other appropriate members of the healthcare team when support and / or intervention is required in complex mental health and addiction issues;
• Develop plans for patients with mental health and addiction needs;
• Play a key role in helping students and / or parents’ access services such as family health and / or addictions agencies;
• Apply knowledge of nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified client goals.

What must you have?

• Direct clinical experience in providing mental health and / or addictions services for children and youth;
• Knowledge of the mental health and addictions service system for children and youth;
• Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices;
• Assessment and care planning skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills;
• Registered Practical Nurse and relevant related experience;
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel will be required;
• Valid Emergency First Aid Certification;
• Advanced written and oral proficiency in English is essential;
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

• Case management experience or recent related community experience
• Ability to speak French or another second language

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuouslearning, growth and innovation, we offer :

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Hourly wage of $36.05 to $41.48 as per the ONA Collective Agreement
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by October 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. by visiting and applying through the organization website at :