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Registered Nurse - Mental Health Inpatient

St Thomas Elgin General Hospital·St. Thomas, Ontario

CA$41 - CA$59/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families while assessing health needs. They will plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within a fast-paced inpatient mental health environment.

Posting Dates

August 5, 2026 - August 11, 2026

Are you a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic healthcare team at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, where you will be essential in providing care to a wide range of patient populations, collaborating with a passionate group of professionals. We are looking for individuals committed to delivering the ultimate standard of care in a fast-paced, challenging and ever-changing environment.

What you will be doing

The RN is responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families through application of specialized knowledge, skill and judgement, both in assessing health needs and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.

Do you want to learn more about a specific unit or department? Follow the link for details: Hospital Services – St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital [https://www.stegh.on.ca/hospital-services/]

What you must have

  • Registered Nurse, currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Graduate of a BSc in Nursing or education and experience that allows the RN to practice at full scope
  • Current BLS Certification
  • Proven assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills related to acute medical nursing with the ability to work independently, utilizing critical thinking skillset
  • Basic computer skills (Outlook email, Cerner, Electronic Patient Record)
  • Capability to administer medication inclusive of IV medication administration, with a physician’s order
  • Ability to assess, adapt and respond within a constantly changing environment
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing/continuous professional development
  • Excellent attendance record in alignment with STEGH’s attendance policy
  • Acceptable performance record in alignment with STEGH’s mission, vision, values and code of conduct

What we prefer you have

  • Three (3) or more years' experience working as a Registered Nurse on a Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
  • Canadian Nursing Association Mental Health Nursing Certificate
  • Certificate in Gentle Persuasion Approach, PIECES and Montessori
  • Certification in Concurrent Disorders
  • Crisis Intervention Training (with Pinels)
  • Working knowledge and skills in application of legislation including but not limited to the Mental Health Act, PHIPA
  • Demonstrated knowledge of advanced psycho-social and mental status assessment skills
  • Extensive knowledge and skills working with various types of mental health issues and additions
  • Knowledge of medication side effects

HOURS

The successful candidate must be available to work all tours applicable to the department in accordance with the availability and non-availability requirements outlined in the ONA Collective Agreement. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department.

What’s in it for you?

  • Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Full-Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
  • Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
  • Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions and much more!
  • Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
  • An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse and talented workplace
  • Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard

Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!

*This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold a BSc in Nursing. A minimum of three years of experience in a mental health inpatient unit is preferred, along with current BLS certification.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Registered Nurse
  • Mental Health Act
  • Medication administration
  • Critical thinking
  • Electronic Patient Record
  • Patient assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • PHIPA
  • Care planning
  • Cerner
  • IV medication administration
  • Mental health nursing
  • Mental status assessment
  • Acute medical nursing
  • Psycho-social assessment

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits plan
  • Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan
  • Exercise circuits
  • Hospital gym
  • Onsite social worker
  • Yoga sessions
  • Stretching sessions
  • Mindfulness sessions
  • Walking track

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$41 - CA$59/hr
Location
St. Thomas, Ontario
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

St Thomas Elgin General Hospital

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is an award winning 179-bed facility dedicated to providing an excellent patient care experience for every patient, every time. STEGH provides comprehensive 24-hour coverage in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics,...

Salary listed on 9 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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