Registered Practical Nurse - BSO (Contract) (62-26)

Job summary

Provide community-based consultation and treatment services as part of the Behavioural Supports Ontario Outreach Team for older adults with complex needs. Develop goal-directed care plans and perform nursing assessments while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Job details

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 16, 2026, AT 4PM REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPN) (CONTRACT) (62-26) BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS ONTARIO (BSO) Hours of Work: 28 hours per week Job Status: Contract to January 2028 Base office: Parry Sound Competition #: 62-26 Purpose of the Position: To deliver quality community-based consultation & treatment services as an integrated member of the Behavioural Supports Ontario Outreach Team. The aim is to improve the quality of life for older adults with or at risk of responsive behaviours/personal expressions arising from mental health, substance use, dementia, delirium, and/or other neurological conditions, as well as enhancing the lives of their care partners. The role will be supported by direct clinical supervision from the Clinical Lead and Program Manager, with accountabilities to and in partnership with the Northeast Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Central Office. Education and Qualifications: Current certificate of registration in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Medication Administration Certification from a recognized College if this training was not received from the Practical Nursing education. One year of experience working with individuals with age-related: mental illnesses, chronic physical health and substance use issues. Knowledge of current community mental health issues, nursing theory and practice, psychiatric nursing experience (including psycho-geriatrics). Familiarity with and commitment to implementing Standards of Practice. Demonstrated clinical competence and applied inter-collaborative skills to promote, facilitate and integrate best practice principles in geriatric mental health and behavioural health across sectors; certifications in fundamental BSO core competencies such as P.I.E.C.E.S., GPA, and Dementiability considered a strong asset Establish and maintain working relationships with BSO, community agencies, hospitals and other relevant organizations as required. Aware of and follows BSO administrative and reporting processes. Proven ability to collaborate and support consultations with geriatric psychiatrists, care of the elderly physicians and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across rural settings required. Proven cultural awareness & safety in working with older adults and care partners from diverse backgrounds required. Knowledge of consent and capacity issues and legislation involving this population (e.g. Public Guardian Trustee, Substitute Decision Maker Act, Health Care Consent ACT; Mental Health Act; Long-term Care ACT; PHIPA) required. Major Responsibilities: Provide direct and indirect care/support for clients and their families/caregivers in the community by performing such tasks as: Completing nursing assessments utilizing specific and specialized assessment tools. Developing a goal-directed care plan. Using a range of interventions including individual, group and family counseling, health teaching and supportive counseling in areas such as substance abuse, grief, palliative care issues, anxiety disorders, severe mental illness, personality disorders, organic brain disease and age-related mental illness, geriatric issues. Maintaining documentation throughout the consumer admission to program, of all clinical contacts as directed by the Standards of Nursing Practice and program/agency policies. Participating in research and educational activities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A knowledge base of psychotropic and cognitive enhancer medications. A strong commitment to supporting the rights and abilities of all persons, including support to live and participate in a community in ways that are meaningful to them. Demonstrated ability to work professionally, autonomously, collaboratively, and respectfully within a team environment and with a range of internal and external stakeholders, in a rural setting. Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting. Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, the Internet, and data management software. A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound. A valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license, a safe and reliable means of transportation, and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage. Bilingual in French/English language considered an asset. Work schedule may include days/evenings/weekends and statutory holidays. Salary scale: $29.85 to $39.09 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include: Optional enrolment in a Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire. You are invited to submit your application by quoting competition number 62-26 4:00pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to: The Hiring Committee Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch 173-202 Manitoba Street Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3 Telephone: (705) 645-2262 Online: CMHA MPS Careers Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka – Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply. We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings. As part of our commitment to Accessibility, if you wish this information in a different format, please contact our office at 705-645-2262 or email [email protected]. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to the interview if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Provide community-based consultation and treatment services as part of the Behavioural Supports Ontario Outreach Team for older adults with complex needs. Develop goal-directed care plans and perform nursing assessments while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess at least one year of experience in geriatric mental health. Requires a valid Ontario G or G2 driver's license and reliable transportation for community travel.

Benefits

• Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• data management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing assessment
• Care planning
• Geriatric mental health
• Crisis intervention
• Psychiatric nursing
• Case management
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Documentation
• Health teaching
• Substance abuse counseling
• Palliative care
• Medication administration
• Cultural safety
• Data management
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Dementia
• Family Counseling
• Community Mental Health
• Reporting Processes
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Valid Driver's License
• Medication Administration Certification
• Microsoft Windows
• Research
• Anxiety Disorder
• Teaching
• Mental Health
• Multilingualism
• Decision Making
• Clinical Supervision
• Communication
• Data Management
• Substance Abuse
• Geriatrics
• Interpersonal Communications
• Legislation
• Long-Term Care
• Mental Diseases
• Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing
• Neurology
• Nurse Education
• Nursing Practices
• Nursing
• Nursing Theories
• Palliative Care
• Personality Disorder
• Program Management
• Collaboration
• Registered Practical Nurse

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses