Registered Practical Nurse – Schizophrenia N2

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to deliver specialized psychiatric nursing care. The ideal candidate will possess a current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, previous psychiatric nursing experience, and strong communication skills. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, including day and night shifts. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $35.91 to $39.02. Interested applicants should submit a resume outlining their experience and education.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required.
• Minimum 1 year previous experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of non-violent physical crisis interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric nursing and specialized level care to adults with severe persistent mental illness.
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care using decision making and communication techniques.
• Develop effective therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Therapeutic communication

Crisis intervention

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Provincially recognized educational program for Registered Practical Nurse

Current CPR certification

Current Asepsis Techniques and Medication Administration certificate

Tools

MS Word

Patient information systems

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse – Schizophrenia N2

Position Details

Posting #: 33307
Department: Schizophrenia & Community Integration Service (SCIS) – Harbour North 2 (N2)
Employee Type: Regular, Part Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
Union: CUPE
Openings Remaining: 1
Reason for Posting: This position is for an existing vacancy.

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday, Weekends, Holidays
Time of Day: Days, Nights
Shift: 7.5 hour, 12 hour
Shift Start: 7:00, 9:00, 19:00. Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain).

Application Dates

Opening Date: 20/01/2026
Closing Date: 27/01/2026. Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date.

Position Description

UNIT PROFILE: The Schizophrenia & Community Integration Service inpatient units offer comprehensive assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning. The individuals served have an Axis 1 diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and have diverse and complex psychiatric, behavioural, functional, psychosocial, legal and physical needs requiring specialized service. An inter-disciplinary team approach is utilized along with other best practices including the use of anti-psychotics, therapeutic relationship, primary nursing, family and client education, peer support and supported employment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Practical Nurse, under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing, functions as a member of the nursing team to provide psychiatric nursing and specialized level care to adults with severe persistent mental illness. Basic knowledge, decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessing, planning and implementing nursing care. The RPN will be committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating the use of restraint and seclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required.
• Successful completion of a provincially recognized educational program for a Registered Practical Nurse required
• Acceptable certificate or proven enrollment in a psychiatric nursing program for RPNs preferred
• Current Asepsis Techniques and Medication Administration certificate required
• Current CPR certification required
• Minimum 1 year previous experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of the signs and symptoms, nursing interventions/strategies and treatment modalities for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with knowledge of therapeutic boundaries
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner with psychiatric patients
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team with contributions to client-centered care
• Demonstrated ability to document according to standards
• Demonstrated competence in the use of non-violent physical crisis interventions, trauma-informed care and other best practices to promote healing and recovery
• Knowledge of current psychotropic medications including side effects
• Knowledge of therapeutic communication and counseling with clear ability to apply knowledge to practice
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other legislation relevant to practice
• Knowledge of community resources served by St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and continuous quality improvement
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational skills, and ability to set own workload priorities
• Demonstrated knowledge of computers, MS Word, internet searches, data entry, and patient information systems
• Good work performance and attendance record are essential
• A resume outlining experience and education should accompany the application

St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.

Pay Range Details

$35.91 – $39.02 Hourly

How To Apply

CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should connect with their Case Manager before applying for this position