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(Permanent part time) registered practical nurse eating disorders unit

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences·Whitby, Ontario

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide nursing care and treatment for adolescents in an eating disorders unit. Responsibilities include performing assessments, managing psychiatric interventions, and collaborating with an inter-professional team.

Qualifications

  • Required and preferred
  • Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • Current CPR – HCP (Health Care Provider)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the CNO.
  • Basic knowledge of psychopharmacological interventions and psychiatric disorders within an adolescent population is preferred.
  • Knowledge of psychopharmacological interventions and psychiatric disorders within an adolescent population.
  • Experience with adolescent assessment and treatment modalities.
  • Experience in Eating Disorders is an asset.
  • Experience in crisis and suicide intervention.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and documentation skills.
  • Evidence of strong professional boundaries.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with computers.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and within an inter-professional team environment.
  • Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical hiking abilities.
  • Knowledge, experience, and skills in participating in community integration activities with adolescents with psychiatric illness.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in such roles as charge nurse, group co-facilitation, and preceptorship.
  • Ability to provide health teaching to parents/families.
  • Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
  • Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
  • Must be able work shifts.
  • CNA certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing is considered an asset. It is highly encouraged that staff complete the CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing within five years of hire date.
  • The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language is an asset.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table [https://www.ontarioshores.ca/media/1821] - This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Job Posting Closing

June 18th, 2026. Please note any job applications after this date will not be considered

Vacancies: 2

This is for an existing vacancy

Requirements

Requires registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current BCLS and CPR-HCP certifications. Experience in adolescent psychiatric care and eating disorders is highly preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Leadership
  • Patient Assessment
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Critical Thinking
  • Community Integration
  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Preceptorship
  • Patient Documentation
  • Health Teaching
  • Professional Boundaries
  • Suicide Intervention
  • Eating Disorders Treatment
  • Psychopharmacological Interventions
  • Adolescent Assessment
  • Group Co-facilitation

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Whitby, Ontario
Posted
Jun 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is a leader in mental health care, providing a spectrum of specialized assessments and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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