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Registered Practical Nurse, Trillium Acute Care / Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Services

Homewood Health Centre·Guelph, Ontario

CA$37 - CA$37/hr·Part Time·On Site·
2-5 yrs
·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The Registered Practical Nurse will provide care to patients experiencing psychiatric crisis requiring short-stay admission, adhering to CNO standards and administering psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications. Responsibilities also include facilitating groups, assessing and preventing suicide, managing aggressive behavior using non-violent crisis intervention, and engaging with interdisciplinary teams.

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered in the selection process.

This is a temporary posting lasting approximately 16 months.

What you’ll be doing

  • Provide care to patients admitted in psychiatric crisis requiring short stay admission to in the Intensive Care Unit and the Assessment and Stabilization program
  • Contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to CNO standards, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, specific program philosophy and diversified patient populations
  • Work from nursing care plans established by the primary nurse for each patient
  • Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments
  • Provide group facilitation
  • Assess and prevent suicide and manage aggressive behaviour through non-violent crisis intervention techniques
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports
  • Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate
  • Act as a preceptor, mentor, coach, or resource nurse as appropriate
  • Participate in clinical discussions, team meetings, and patient/family conferences

What we’re looking for

  • Licensed as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing
  • 2+ years of experience in Mental Health/Acute Assessment/Community Crisis care
  • Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and community health resources
  • Current CPR/Basic rescuer certification
  • Knowledge of documentation standards (CNO), and privacy legislation (PHIPPA)
  • Knowledge of CBT/DBT is an asset
  • Experience with group facilitation is an asset
  • Ability to effectively manage crisis situations and deal with acutely ill patients
  • Current knowledge and experience of assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders, including prevention of suicide and management of aggressive behaviour
  • Previous training in boundaries, suicide awareness, and medication administration is an asset
  • Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset
  • Ability to work independently and with multi-disciplinary team
  • Proficient computer skills, and experience working with a number of systems and software applications

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization. The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for this position is $36.62 hourly, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization. Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess at least two years of experience in Mental Health, Acute Assessment, or Community Crisis care. Essential knowledge includes the Mental Health Act, community health resources, documentation standards, and privacy legislation, along with current CPR certification.

  • Documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Aggressive Behaviour Management
  • Group Facilitation
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Preceptor
  • Mentor
  • Coach
  • Clinical Discussions
  • CNO Standards Adherence
  • RNAO Best Practice Guidelines
  • Interdisciplinary Team Engagement
  • Psychiatric Crisis Care
  • Resource Nurse
  • Patient/Family Conferences

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$37 - CA$37/hr
Location
Guelph, Ontario
Posted
Mar 2, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Homewood Health Centre

As Canada's leader in mental health and addiction services, we provide a continuum of stay at work, return to work and treatment services through our team of over 4,500 staff and clinical professionals. Homewood services focus on helping people and organizations get better. With...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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