Registered Practical Nurse - The Residence

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

The Residence is a premier and highly specialized facility focused on delivering world-class, medically-based treatment for mental health, addiction and concurrent conditions in a private, highly personalized and luxurious residential setting. It is staffed by a dedicated team of nationally recognized medical and clinical experts including psychiatrists, physicians, and psychologists with access to national experts in various mental health and addiction specialties at the Homewood Health Centre. All activities are focused on helping clients build the skills they need to achieve and sustain recovery. 

Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered in the selection process.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide nursing care and contribute to fluctuating patient care needs according to CNO standards and RNAO Best Practice Guidelines


• Receive patient assignments and follow care plans accordingly


• Administer psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and treatments


• Ensure necessary clinical assessments are initiated following admission and as needed, eg. Mental Status Exam and Columbia Suicide Scale


• Engage with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate


• Act as a preceptor, mentor, coach, or resource nurse as appropriate


• Participate in clinical discussions, team meetings and patient/family conferences


• Accept changing work assignments as required

What we’re looking for:

• Current registration as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing


• 6 months of nursing practice and knowledge of the Mental Health Act (MHA) and community mental health resources


• CPR/Basic rescuer and venipuncture skills


• Knowledge of documentation standards (CNO) and privacy legislation (PHIPPA)


• Knowledge of CBT and DBT


• Experience with group facilitation


• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations and deal with acutely ill patients


• Current knowledge and experience of assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders, including suicide prevention and management of personality disorders


• Previous training in boundaries, suicide awareness and medication administration


• Experience assisting with program development is an asset


• Ability to work effectively independently and within a multi-disciplinary team


• Proficient computer skills and experience working with a number of systems and software applications, eg. BDM and Caseworks


• Exceptional customer service

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization. The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for this position is $36.62 hourly, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us 

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization. Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.