Registered Practical Nurse, Nursing Resource Team

Homewood Health; Guelph; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Homewood Health is a leading mental health and addiction treatment provider in Canada. We are seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for our Nursing Resource Team on a part-time, on-site basis.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care and participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes crisis management, adherence to professional standards, and collaboration with colleagues across the organization.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Up to 6 months of general nursing experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (MHA), CNO documentation standards, and privacy (PHIPA).
• Ability to manage crisis situations with acutely ill patients.
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• CBT/DBT knowledge and group facilitation experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients including those with addictions and mental health diagnoses.
• Contribute to patient care based on CNO standards, RNAO guidelines, and program philosophy.
• Receive patient assignments and follow care plans.
• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments.
• Initiate clinical assessments after admission and as needed.
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams and colleagues as appropriate.
• Act as a preceptor, mentor, or resource nurse.
• Participate in clinical discussions, meetings, and family conferences.
• Adapt to changing work assignments across Elective Psychiatry Services as directed.

Education

Registration as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse, Nursing Resource Team- Part-Time

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: REGIS004487

• Posted : October 21, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Registered Practical Nurse on our Nursing Resource Team, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered in the selection process.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide nursing care to patients with addictions and/or a variety of mental health diagnoses
• Contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to CNO standards, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and diversified patient populations
• Receive patient assignments and follow care plans accordingly
• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments
• Ensure necessary clinical assessments are initiated following admission and at various other times, eg. Mental Status Exam
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate
• Act as a preceptor, mentor, coach, or resource nurse as appropriate
• Participate in clinical discussions, team meetings, and patient/family conferences
• Accept changing work assignments across Elective Psychiatry Services as required and directed by supervisor and/or delegate

What we're looking for:

• Current registration as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing
• Up to 6 months of experience in general nursing practice preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (MHA), documentation standards (CNO), and privacy legislation (PHIPPA)
• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations and deal with acutely ill patients
• Strong interpersonal skills and respectful communication style with patients, families and staff
• Previous training in mental health nursing, boundaries, suicide awareness, and medication administration is an asset
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Proficient computer skills and comfortable learning new systems
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule
• Knowledge of CBT/DBT and experience with group facilitation is an asset

The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for this position is $36.62 hourly, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.