Kinark Child and Family Services·Oshawa, Ontario
Provide comprehensive nursing care to children and youth with complex mental health, behavioural, developmental, and/or neurodevelopmental needs in a live-in treatment setting.
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing health monitoring.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
Act as a clinical resource regarding nursing and physical health concerns.
Assess and respond to acute and chronic physical health concerns.
Provide first aid, emergency nursing interventions, and crisis response as required.
Coordinate medical appointments, specialist referrals, and follow-up care.
Monitor immunization status and health screening requirements where applicable.
Support infection prevention and control practices within the residence.
Ensure proper medication administration in accordance with physician orders and Kinark policies.
Monitor medication effectiveness, therapeutic outcomes, and adverse effects.
Complete medication reconciliation and maintain accurate medication administration records (MARs/eMARs).
Provide clients/families and staff pharmacotherapeutic education regarding medications and health conditions.
Coordinate discharge medication plans and follow up.
Participate in interdisciplinary assessment, treatment planning, and case conferences.
Integrate nursing knowledge into behavioural and mental health treatment planning.
Support psychiatric care by monitoring mental status, medication response, and emerging health concerns.
Contribute to discharge planning and transition to community services.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, social workers, child and youth workers, occupational therapists, educators, and other professionals.
Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, schools, hospitals, pharmacies, and community partners.
Advocate for client health needs and continuity of care.
Participate in incident reporting, debriefing, and continuous quality improvement.
Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards and infection prevention protocols
Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling.
We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth.
We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.
Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.
In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.
If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our team!
For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit our website at www.kinark.on.ca.
Registered Nurse Program Lists Kinark Child & Family Services -> York Program Location Aurora, L4G 6V7 CA (Primary) Reg/Temp Regular Start Date August 3, 2026 Temporary End Date Full/Part Time Full-Time Relief Other Employee Classification (if applicable) Total # of hours per week 35 Salary $42.30/hr CAD- $46.65/hr CAD # of Positions 1 Close Date July 29, 2026
As part of the Children Youth Mental Health (CYMH) program , the Registered Nurse contributes to meaningful outcomes for children, youth, and families facing complex mental health challenges in Ontario. This role offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, professional growth, and making a lasting impact through compassionate, evidence-based care. This role requires cross coverage between our York Program ( 218 Earl Stewart Drive) as well as our Durham program(419 King Street W) Summary of Roles and Responsibilities The Registered Nurse (RN) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team within the York Program – which includes a Live-In Treatment (LIT) program and our Durham Program. The RN provides comprehensive nursing care to children and youth with complex mental health, behavioural, developmental, and/or neurodevelopmental needs in a live-in treatment setting as well as a consultative role in our Durham and York programs. The role of the RN is the promotion and maintenance of the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of clients by delivering evidence-based nursing care, supporting medication management and education, responding to health concerns, and collaborating with families, caregivers, physicians, and other community care partners to achieve individualized treatment goals. The RN practices in accordance with the the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards, applicable legislation, Kinark policies, and principles of trauma-informed, culturally safe, and client- and family-centred care. This role reports to the Senior Nursing Manager at Kinark. The salary range for this position is $42.30/hr CAD- $46.65/hr CAD Key Responsibilities Clinical Care
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing health monitoring of clients.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans based on the needs of the clients. Act as a clinical resource regarding nursing and physical health concerns.
Assess and respond to acute and chronic physical health concerns.
Provide first aid, emergency nursing interventions, and crisis response as required.
Coordinate medical appointments, specialist referrals, and follow-up care.
Monitor immunization status and health screening requirements where applicable.
Support infection prevention and control practices within the residence. Medication Management
Ensure proper medication administration in accordance with physician orders and Kinark policies.
Monitor medication effectiveness, therapeutic outcomes, and adverse effects.
Complete medication reconciliation and maintain accurate medication administration records (MARs/eMARs).
Provide clients and/or families, and staff pharmacotherapeutic education regarding medications and health conditions.
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or Bachelor of Nursing.
Current CPR (Healthcare Provider) and First Aid certification.
Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in child and youth mental health, residential treatment, pediatrics, psychiatry, or community health.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development and mental health disorders.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, DBT, and CBT.
Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation systems.
Valid Ontario driver's licence and access to reliable transportation (if required).
Fluency in French language (written and oral) is an asset.
Successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check (based on position) and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate
Coordinate discharge medication plans and follow up Mental Health and Treatment Support
Participate in interdisciplinary assessment, treatment planning, and case conferences
Integrate nursing knowledge into behavioural and mental health treatment planning
Support psychiatric care by monitoring mental status, medication response, and emerging health concerns
Contribute to discharge planning and transition to community services Collaboration
Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, social workers, child and youth workers, occupational therapists, educators, and other professionals.
Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, schools, hospitals, pharmacies, and community partners.
Advocate for client health needs and continuity of care.
Work with Kinark partners to ensure policies and licensing practices are maintained and followed
Participate in incident reporting, debriefing, and continuous quality improvement.
Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards and infection prevention protocols. Qualification
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or Bachelor of Nursing
Current CPR (Healthcare Provider) and First Aid certification.
Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in child and youth mental health, residential treatment, pediatrics, psychiatry, or community health.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development and mental health disorders.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation systems.
Valid Ontario driver's licence and access to reliable transportation (if required).
Fluency in French language (written and oral) an asset. *
Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered. Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment. Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employment Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to. Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at kinark.jobs@kinark.on.ca or (905) 474-9595. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
Market context
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