RPN -PT(.5) Mental Health Nurse Resource

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is seeking a part-time RPN (.5) Mental Health Nurse Resource to join the Mental Health Resource Team. The role supports forensic mental health care across adult, forensic, and child/adolescent units, with day, night and weekend shifts.

Candidates must hold an Ontario registration, BCLS, and knowledge of relevant legislation. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and flexible scheduling within our hospital community.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RPN or RN).
• Current certification in BCLS.
• Recent knowledge of forensic mental health nursing in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge of Criminal Code Part XX.1 Mental Disorder, Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act.
• Preference for candidates with Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing education or certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to complex patient populations.
• Collaborate within interprofessional teams following hospital standards and PFCC principles.
• Support the Mental Health Nurse Resource Team (MHNRT) in adult, forensic and child/adolescent units.

Skills

BCLS Certification

Forensic mental health knowledge

Interprofessional communication

Nursing process knowledge

Flexible day/night/weekend scheduling

Education

Ontario RN/RPN licensure

Job description

RPN -PT(.5) Mental Health Nurse Resource

Job Details Job Title: RPN -PT(.5) Mental Health Nurse Resource Posted Date: 11/6/2026 Closing Date: 11/13/2026 Job Description

1 ‑ Part Time (.5) ‑ RPN

Mental Health Nurse Resource Team

This position will involve working the Days, Night & Weekendsshifts. The shift is not to be interpreted as a guarantee.

Why Join Us?

• ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.
• CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract top talent.
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof our overall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Our Mission

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Forensic Mental Health, the successfulapplicant will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to complex patient populations whose outcomes are notpredictable on the Adult, Forensic and Child & Adolescent Mental Health units. As part of inter professionalhealth care teams, the Mental Health Nursing Resource Team (MHNRT) Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will practice withinthe Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the philosophy of patient and family centered care, aswell as the mission, vision, values and policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC).

Qualifications for RPN

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered PracticalNurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability
• to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certification in BCLS
• Recent knowledge of forensic mental health nursing in an acutecare setting
• Knowledge of current legislation related to the Criminal Code ofCanada Part XX.1 Mental Disorder, the Mental Health Act, and the Health Care Consent Act
• Knowledge of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation or asimilar recovery based model of care
• In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be givento applicants who:
• Have a certification, or recent continuing education in MentalHealth / Psychiatric Nursing

Qualifications for RN

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse withthe College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certification in BCLS
• Recent experience in Mental Health nursing in an acute caresetting
• Knowledge of current legislation related to the Criminal Codeof Canada Part XX.1 Mental Disorder, the Mental Health Act, and the Health Care Consent Act
• Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation,evaluation) in conjunction with her/his basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized careplanning and delivery
• Collaborates and provides consult to Registered PracticeNurse's (RPN) when patients assigned to the RPN become unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected
• Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responsesand take appropriate action
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
• Strong interprofessional and communication skills
• In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be givento applicants who:
• Have a certification, or recent continuing education in MentalHealth/Psychiatric Nursing
• Knowledge of the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation or asimilar recovery based model of care

Salary Range: $38.011 to 39.019

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy(HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre's Oral Proficiency Scale are required.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.