Registered Practical Nurse, Treatment and Rehab

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Ontario is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse in Treatment & Rehab. The successful candidate will provide care to clients with severe mental illness as part of an interdisciplinary team. Key qualifications include a current nursing certificate and CPR certification. This role involves rotating shifts and working in compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in mental health care. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Current certificate with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Valid CPR certification essential.
• Experience in pharmacology and medication administration is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Respond effectively to psychiatric and physical emergencies.

Skills

Client centered care

Pharmacology and medication administration

Interpersonal relationships

Crisis management

Effective communication

Organization skills

Education

Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Valid CPR certificate

Job description

Overview

Registered Practical Nurse, Treatment & Rehab G3 & H3 - 1 position

Treatment & Rehab G3 & H3
Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON
Job Share
Salary Range: $38.80 - $39.19 /hour

Note: EFFECTIVE March 1, 2025 all external PSW (Personal Support Worker) hires will be required to be registered with https://hscpoa.com/public/public-register

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

Responsibilities

Using the principles of client centered care within the context of an interdisciplinary team approach, the successful candidate will provide nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. Candidate will be required to work rotating shifts.

Essential Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid CPR certificate
• Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Experience and knowledge of the special needs and nursing care needs of clients with severe and persistent mental illness
• Strong working knowledge of mental health legislation
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
• Ability to coordinate care collaboratively with the Registered Nurse and other interdisciplinary team members as well as to function independently with clients with a predictable outcome
• Ability to relate therapeutically with clients
• Demonstrated skills in effectively responding to psychiatric and physical emergencies and/or crisis situations
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and strong organizational skills
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset.
• Recent experience working in mental health
• Completion of courses in psychiatric nursing

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Posting date: January 23, 2026
Submission deadline: January 29, 2026

Wade Baillie, Human Resources

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