The Registered Practical Nurse provides comprehensive case management and clinical support to clients with persistent mental illness, including medication administration and treatment planning. They work collaboratively within the ACTT team to conduct health assessments and connect clients with necessary community resources.
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We are hiring a Nurse to work on our Assertive Community Transition Team (ACTT-SW), South West program. We are welcoming resumes for both Registered Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses!
Closing Date: August 11, 2026
Contract, Full-Time, ending March 31, 2028. 35 Hours per Week, Evening Hours and Weekends may be required
Health & Dental, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal days.
RPN: $56,444-$68,492 per annum *Candidate experience will be considered when determining the starting salary.
RN: $81,494-$98,739 per annum. *Candidate experience will be considered when determining the starting salary.
An existing vacancy.
The CMHA home office for this role is Vaughan, located at 8271 Keele St Unit 2, Vaughan, ON L4K 1Z1 with some community visits located in Vaughan.
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) - The Registered Practical Nurse or Regsitered Nurse works with clients 16 years of age and older who are experiencing significant challenges with activities of daily living, and functioning across all domains – health, educational, vocational, emotional, social, recreational, and financial as a result of serious and persistent mental illness.
In collaboration with the ACT team, the RPN/RN is responsible for the management and administration of medication within their scope of practice and in consultation with the attending ACTT psychiatrist. The RPN/RN works collaboratively with other team members, sharing shift management responsibilities.
The RPN/RN conducts mental and physical health assessments, develops plans, coordinates and provides treatment and rehabilitation, as well as professional support. In collaboration with their team, the RPN conducts mental and physical health assessments and makes referrals to community resources including community physicians. Using an Empowerment/Recovery approach, the RPN/RN provides support, assistance, counselling, referrals, and education to clients, and with their permission, their families.
The RPN/RN will also work closely with the clinic psychiatrist to monitor and provide follow-up care for clients who are transitioning out of services.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to the job. This information is not constructed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job.
This position reports to and is supervised by Manager, People and Teams.
Hybrid setting with an average of 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. Remote days include either working from home, community settings, meetings at client homes, and travel with clients.
In keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding, and direction, this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions not noted here.
To request this posting in an alternate format or to request an accommodation in the application process, email AODA@cmha-yr.on.ca [AODA@cmha-yr.on.ca].
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/ [https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/] and search for Registered Practical Nurse, click on the “Apply Now” button, and proceed to upload your cover letter and resume.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Market context
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.