Registered Practical Nurse

The Royal; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a temporary full-time role in Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach Services. The position involves providing comprehensive nursing consultation to staff and families, emphasizing mental health care for older adults. Candidates must have a diploma in Practical Nursing, be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and possess strong therapeutic skills. The role offers a salary range of $37.24 to $39.02 per hour based on experience, and travel within Ontario is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
• CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.
• GPA training and P.I.E.C.E.S training, or other related dementia care training.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Prior experience with clients in Long Term Care and the community.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients.
• Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Valid Ontario drivers license (travel is required).
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing consultation to staff, administrators, residents and their families.
• Collaborate with Royal Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach services to Long Term Care Homes.
• Conduct direct practice, education, research and ongoing evaluation.

Job description

Overview

Posting Number: ROM25-427E Title: Registered Practical Nurse (TFT 1.0 FTE) Position Status: Temporary Full-time Contract End Date: 04/13/2026 FTE: 1.0 Job Schedule: Days/Evenings Unit: Outreach Department: Geriatric Psychiatry Union: CUPE Local 942 Site: Geriatrics Satellite Office - Cornwall Number of Vacancies: 1

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Geriatric Psychiatry

This program assesses and treats mental illnesses in adults over 65. It focuses on improving quality of life and recovery for older adults dealing with conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias. Care is provided in collaboration with families, primary care providers, and community agencies.

This position is part of the Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach Services to Long Term Care Homes (LTCH). The goal is to address the complex mental health needs and assist in the management of responsive behaviours for seniors living in a variety of community Long Term Care Homes (LTCH), in order to foster a supportive care environment, optimized quality of life and prevent unnecessary psychiatric admissions and emergency room visits. It is a change-agent role which provides comprehensive nursing consultation to staff, administrators, residents & their families in collaboration with Royal Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach services to Long Term Care Homes. This includes direct practice, education, research and ongoing evaluation.

Responsibilities

This section describes responsibilities embedded in the role as part of the Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach Services to LTCH. The position provides comprehensive nursing consultation to staff, administrators, residents and their families in collaboration with Royal Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach services to Long Term Care Homes. This includes direct practice, education, research and ongoing evaluation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
• CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.
• GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training and P.I.E.C.E.S training, or other related dementia care training.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Prior experience with clients in Long Term Care and the community.
• Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients.
• Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Valid Ontario drivers license (travel is required).
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing. Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques.
• 2 years recent experience with older adults with psychiatric/mental health illness.

Salary Range: 37.24 to 39.02 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.