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Registered Practical Nurse, Emergency Mental Health and Addictions Services (Part time)

Homewood Health Centre·Guelph, Ontario

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

Provide crisis-based care using a bio-psychosocial approach within an Emergency Department environment. Responsibilities include administering medications, facilitating groups, and managing aggressive behavior through non-violent intervention.

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 positions within a bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of this position being posted to have seniority considered.

What you’ll be doing

  • Provide care based on a crisis model of care with a bio-psychosocial approach in a safe environment
  • Manage crisis and emergency situations in an Emergency Department environment
  • 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
  • Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate
  • Act as a preceptor, mentor, coach, or resource nurse as appropriate
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports
  • Participate in clinical discussions, team meetings, and patient/family conferences

What you bring

  • Licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • 2+ years’ of experience in Mental Health/Acute Assessment/Community Crisis care
  • Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and community health resources
  • CPR/Basic rescuer
  • Experience with group facilitation
  • Sound clinical judgment based on current best practices, and patient centered care
  • Applied understanding of Mental Status Exam, and Crisis management
  • Knowledge of CBT/DBT is an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong inter-personal skills and respectful communication style with patients, families and staff

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!

Homewood Health Inc. is committed to ensuring that its teams reflect the diversity of our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with the various provincial legislations that we operate under, Homewood Health is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role.

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

Must be licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess at least 2 years of experience in mental health or community crisis care. Requires CPR/Basic rescuer certification and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act.

  • professional certificate
  • Documentation
  • Crisis Management
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention
  • Group Facilitation
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • DBT
  • CBT
  • Suicide Assessment
  • Patient Centered Care
  • Mental Status Exam
  • Psychiatric Medication Administration

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$37 - CA$37/hr
Location
Guelph, Ontario
Posted
May 11, 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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In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.

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