RPN, Inpatient Mental Health, Temporary Part-Time, Stratford

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance; Stratford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for Inpatient Mental Health. This temporary part-time position requires flexibility for 12-hour shifts and offers a competitive hourly wage. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in psychiatric nursing. Join a team dedicated to providing quality care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Support Program for Nurses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated skill at handling suicidal and aggressive situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in inpatient mental health.
• Administer medications and IV drugs as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Current Registration and Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario

BLS Certification

Tools

Meditech Information System

Job description

POSTING DATE: March 3, 2025
POSTING #108-25 (CUPE Service)

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Inpatient Mental Health

Primary site: Stratford

Temporary Part-Time

(Shifts: 12-hour shifts, Days and Nights, 7 days/week coverage, may be subject to change)

REPORTS TO: Manager, Inpatient Mental Health and Stratford Emergency Department

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $35.99 to $38.16 per hour

Requirements

• Current Registration and Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certificate in all nursing skills required by the Department of Nursing in the assigned unit
• Current BLS Certification
• Medication Administration

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years psychiatric nursing experience preferred
• Demonstrated skill at handling suicidal and aggressive, potentially volatile situations
• IV drug administration
• Insertion of Gastric tubes
• Flushing of PRN adaptors
• Subcutaneous portal insertion and drug administration

Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize and problem solve
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing continuing education
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Working knowledge of Meditech Information System and personal computer applications

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

**Applicants may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs**

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Submit a complete resume via our website: www.hpha.ca

As part of our commitment to health and safety from COVID-19, all staff must have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups. Upon request, hiring processes will be modified to accommodate applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact Human Resources.