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Registered Practical Nurse, Mental Health – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until March 2027)

CHEO·Ottawa, Ontario

CA$30 - CA$37/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for individual patients and their families. They must practice according to the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the hospital while maintaining professional competence.

Compensation Pay Range

$30.41-$37.35

Job Description

Please Note: If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub. To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received. Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed.

CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns.

CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years.

For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region.

Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

Position Summary

In keeping with the mission statement of the hospital and the patient service unit, the nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for individual patients/families. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Effectively uses the nursing process Practices according to the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Hospital, and the patient service unit Provides appropriate learning experiences for the patient and family to promote or maintain wellness, and to achieve an optimal quality of life Is accountable for maintaining competence while developing the quality of his/ her professional nursing practice

Qualifications

  • Experience in paediatric psychiatry (Preferred) Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Essential) Current CPR Certification (Essential) Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential) Demonstrated strong family centered care skills (Essential) Demonstrated knowledge of mental health legislation, substitute decisions act, health care consent act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (Essential) Demonstrated knowledge of treatment modalities and experience with crisis intervention other appropriate combinations of education and experience, along with the demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position, may be considered in lieu of stated education and experience (Essential) Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and establish therapeutic relationships with clients and team member (Essential) Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (Essential) Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning (Essential) Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and flexibility (Essential) Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential) Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred)
  • Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs *Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing. Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and current CPR certification. Experience in paediatric psychiatry is preferred, along with demonstrated knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and crisis intervention.

  • professional certificate
  • Crisis intervention
  • Clinical assessment
  • Lifelong learning
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Nursing process
  • Patient care planning
  • Therapeutic relationships
  • Family centered care
  • Nursing documentation
  • Mental health legislation
  • Health care consent act
  • Personal health information protection act
  • Paediatric psychiatry
  • Substitute decisions act

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
CA$30 - CA$37/hr
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Posted
Aug 20, 2026
Closes
Aug 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

CHEO

Dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives, CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research. Based in Ottawa, CHEO includes a hospital, children’s treatment centre, school and research institute, with satellite services located throughout Eastern...

Salary listed on 20 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand

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.

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