Relief RPN

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Canada seeks a Relief RPN/RN to provide mental health support through nursing assessments and health promotion. The role involves working with clients in CHO homes, focusing on enhancing their quality of life, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community resources. Applicants must have a nursing degree and be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Competitive hourly rates and optional pension plan available.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Competitive hourly rates

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse credentials required.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check must be completed.
• Valid Driver’s Licence and insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and referrals to community resources.
• Assist clients with health decisions and promote healthy choices.
• Respond to urgent health concerns and intervene in crises.

Skills

Physical assessments

Crisis intervention

Health promotion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Current registration from College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Relief RPN/RN, Community Homes for Opportunity

London, Exeter, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Parkhill, ON, Canada

Relief RPN/RN, Community Homes for Opportunity
Regulated Direct Service / RN/OT– (OPSEU)
Ongoing, Relief
This posting is a result of an expansion of a relief pool
London, Exeter, Parkhill, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Ontario
(London, South Huron, Elgin, Middlesex Zones)
- Application Deadline: January 27, 2026 -

Every person in our community has the right to safe, affordable, quality housing, and to live with dignity and as much independence and choice as possible.
Our Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) program lives this ideal by providing mental health and addictions supports to CHO homes and encouraging residents to become active members of their community. As a member of the CHO team, you'll work with residents as well as independent CHO home staff to enhance the quality of life for each individual resident and to empower the ability to gain life skills, grow their personal strengths, and gain choices for their wellbeing.

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role for RPNs $30.01 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated), or for RNs, is $32.13 per hour (Level 1 - RN/OT)
  • Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $37.26 per hour for RPNs and $41.41 per hour for RNs
  • For internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
• When you'll work - Shifts in CHO are between Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:15pm
• Your pension plan - Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Nursing Assessments

• Conduct physical and psychiatric assessments and make appropriate referrals to community physicians and resources
• Assess and document medical effectiveness, complications, and side effects
• Identify, develop, and maintain strong links with a wide range of community partners/resources
• Organize, coordinate, and administer depot injections
• Review and audit completion of Medication Administration Records (MARs) completed by staff within the home, completing incident reports and taking appropriate measures in response to medication errors to ensure health and safety of affected tenants

Health Promotion

• Assist clients in making informed decisions about health measures such as medications, immunization, palliative care, disease management, etc.
• Provide health teaching by giving feedback, explanations, and rationale for diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatments
• Support education and medical management policy and procedure training of CHO private home staff
• Assist residents in taking responsibility for and managing their health needs according to available resources and personal skills
• Identify and seek to address the root causes of illness and disease
• Assist residents in making healthier choices
• Advocate for residents to obtain psychiatrists, family doctors, dentists, etc.

Crisis intervention:

• Identify high risk residents and assess the need for crisis intervention, prioritizing the safety of residents
• Utilize harm reduction principles to identify, reduce, and remove risk factors
• Respond to urgent health concerns

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 3 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing as a Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process (i.e. original degree/diploma/certificate or official transcript). For ongoing education, an unofficial transcript will be accepted)
• Current registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Valid Driver’s Licence; vehicle access and auto insurance with at least $2 million in liability insurance for transporting clients.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Certification in ASIST and First Aid/CPR
• Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Get your application in by – January 27, 2026:

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]