Registered Practical Nurse - BSO (Contract) (39-26)

Major Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care/support for clients and their families/caregivers in the community by performing such tasks as: Completing nursing assessments utilizing specific and specialized assessment tools. Developing a goal-directed care plan. Using a range of interventions including individual, group and family counseling, health teaching and supportive counseling in areas such as substance abuse, grief, palliative care issues, anxiety disorders, severe mental illness, personality disorders, organic brain disease and age-related mental illness, geriatric issues. Maintaining documentation throughout the consumer admission to program, of all clinical contacts as directed by the Standards of Nursing Practice and program/agency policies. Participating in research and educational activities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A knowledge base of psychotropic and cognitive enhancer medications. A strong commitment to supporting the rights and abilities of all persons, including support to live and participate in a community in ways that are meaningful to them. Demonstrated ability to work professionally, autonomously, collaboratively, and respectfully within a team environment and with a range of internal and external stakeholders, in a rural setting. Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting. Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, the Internet, and data management software. A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound. A valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license, a safe and reliable means of transportation, and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage. Bilingual in French/English language considered an asset. Work schedule may include days/evenings/weekends and statutory holidays.
• Salary scale: $29.85 to $39.09 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Benefits include: Enrolment in a Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire.
• You are invited to submit your application by 4:00pm on
• Tuesday,
• June 30, 2026, by quoting competition number 39-26 to: The Hiring Committee Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound
• Branch 173-202
• Manitoba
• Street
• Bracebridge,
• Ontario
• P1L 1S3
• Telephone: (705) 645-2262
• Online: CMHA MPS Careers Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka – Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply. We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings. As part of our commitment to Accessibility, if you wish this information in a different format, please contact our office at 705-645-2262 or email feedback@cmhamps.ca. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to the interview if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.