Registered Practical Nurse - T9

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the Acute Psychiatry unit (9 Tower) at Charlton Campus. The role is a part-time, fixed-term position for 20 months, with shifts days, evenings, and nights.

You will provide comprehensive nursing care in collaboration with an inter-professional team, following MHAP standards and trauma-informed care principles. Asepsis, CPR and psychiatric nursing knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required, including Asepsis Techniques and Medication Administration certificate.
• CPR certificate.
• Acceptable certificate or proven enrollment in a psychiatric nursing program for RPNs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Acute Psychiatric Nursing, Mental Health and Mental Illness.
• 2–3 years working experience in an Acute Mental Health environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good understanding of the Mental Health Act as it applies to an Inpatient Mental Health Unit.
• Experience with Psychiatric clients with sensitivity and non-judgmental manner.
• Knowledge of Recovery Models of Care, client-centered Care and therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully maintain relationships and prioritize workload.
• Problem-solving and organization skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of therapeutic communication and counseling and applying it in practice.
• Familiar with community resources.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and addiction.
• Commitment to professional development and continuing education.
• Knowledge and sensitivity in care of seniors and families.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred.
• Able to complete orientation as required.
• Good work performance and attendance.
• Demonstrates competence in non-violent crisis interventions and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• The RPN provides care for patients in accordance with SJHH and MHAP standards.
• The RPN completes assessments, plans, and organizes treatment/therapeutic interventions.
• The RPN collaborates within the inter-professional team and delegates as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Therapeutic communication

Community resources

Substance abuse knowledge

Professional development

Senior care knowledge

Crisis intervention

Education

College of Nurses of Ontario registration

Asepsis Techniques and Medication Administration certificate

CPR certificate

Psychiatric nursing program enrollment

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR02485 Department: Acute Psychiatry 9 Tower This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 20 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: CUPE Local 786 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $36.63 - $39.8 Schedule Work Days: Holidays, Monday to Sunday Time of Day: Days, Evenings, Nights Shift: Hours -12, Hours - 8 Shift Start: (If applicable) AM 07:00, PM 15:00, PM 19:00 Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-10-15 Closing Date: 2026-10-22

Unit Profile

The Acute Mental Health Unit (9 Tower) is a 30-bed unit located at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Charlton Campus. Our collaborative multi-disciplinary team is committed to providing exemplary mental health care for patients across the lifespan and creating an environment of recovery to provide the best client-centered care for our clients and their families. Our goal is to assess and stabilize patients and to reintegrate them back into the community at optimal levels of functioning.

Position Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides care for patients in accordance with the mission vision and values of SJHH and the Mental Health and Addiction Program (MHAP) the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nursing (CFMHN) Standards. Nurses in the MHAP are committed to the alleviation of stigma and discrimination related to mental health and addiction as well as reduction of the use of seclusion and restraint in all our services. The principles of person-centered nursing recovery and trauma informed care is foundational to this specialized nursing practice. As a member of the inter-professional team the RPN is responsible for the provision of quality holistic specialized nursing care for patients with complex mental illnesses. The RPN provides safe evidence-based therapeutic interventions across the care continuum. The RPN completes assessments plans and organizes treatment/therapeutic interventions documents and evaluates interventions. The RPN models professionalism and provides decision-making support by collaborating and delegating within the inter-professional team.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required including Asepsis Techniques and Medication Administration certificate.
• CPR certificate.
• Acceptable certificate or proven enrollment in a psychiatric nursing program for RPN’s.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Acute Psychiatric Nursing Mental Health and Mental Illness is essential.
• 2-3 years working experience in an Acute Mental Health environment or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Good understanding of the Mental Health Act as it applies to an Inpatient Mental Health Unit.
• Experience working with Psychiatric clients with a demonstrated sensitivity and non-judgmental manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Recovery Models of Care client Centered Care and the college Best Practice of therapeutic Nurse Client Relationship.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully maintain good interpersonal relationships and set own workload priorities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organization skills and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic communication and counseling with a clear ability to apply that knowledge to practice.
• Must be familiar with community resources.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding substance abuse and addiction.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuing education.
• Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred.
• Must be able to complete the orientation as required.
• Good work performance and attendance record is essential.
• An updated resume should accompany the application.
• Demonstrates competence (knowledge/skills/attitude) in the use of non-violent physical crisis interventions trauma-informed care and other best practices available to promote healing and recovery.

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]). At St. Joe’s Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting benefits and rewards. Whether you're passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there’s a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed! Dignity. Respect. Service. Justice. Responsibility. Enquiry.