Registered Practical Nurse (Specialized Outreach Services)

Posting Closes:  June 30, 2026 at 5:00pm

About Us:

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest. 

We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and our proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise.

Why Join our Team:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:  Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff.  We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada’s largest and most respected defined benefit plans.

Career Development Opportunities:  Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth.  Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning.  A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.

Values that include:  Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive. 

Commitment to Health and Safety: We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve. 

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for a REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (Specialized Outreach Services)

• This is a contract full-time position until September 3, 2027 to fill an existing vacancy (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 9 Wellington St. Cambridge.

Within the scope of the RPN practice, the core responsibilities are to provide primary care functions, including addictions and mental health supports to people who are homeless or street involved and who experience mental health and/or addictions issues as part of an integrated mobile regional team.  This position will provide psychiatric nursing care, mental health assessment, consultation and interventions services for adults on an assertive outreach basis.  This position will manage a caseload and will also provide education regarding mental health, overall physical health and wellness.  This role may involve travel to other agency sites to provide comprehensive nursing support to other programs/services when needed.  This position reports to the Manager, Adult Intensive Services. 

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma from an approved Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) Program


• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and eligibility to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario


• 3 to 5 years of related experience in providing community-based mental health services


• Thorough knowledge of psychiatric nursing and medications


• Well-developed assessment and intervention skills


• Good organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills


• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary setting


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook and various database software


• A valid driver’s license, vehicle and insurance, as travel is required

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.

 CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY:  Level 5 (OPSEU) - $33.07 to $40.30 per hour

 CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.  Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

*We do not use AI in our recruitment process.