Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health and Addictions #161-25
Top Benefits
About the role
Are you an experienced registered practical nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.
As a Registered Practical Nurse, Mental Health and Addictions (Status Full-Time, Start date Immediately; Location Sudbury) , you will be assigned to a district school board to advise educators, develop individual care plans in collaboration with other professionals and assist school boards in developing strategies to address mental health and addiction needs.
Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility - you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care - and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.
As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.
What will you do?
- Assist school boards in recognizing and responding to student mental health and addiction issues;
- Provide medical consultation to educators regarding issues such as medication management for individual students, when overall needs of the patient are less complex, outcomes are more predictable and the risk of negative outcomes is low;
- Provide services and support to students with mild mental health and substance abuse issues;
- Consult with the RN and/or other appropriate members of the healthcare team when support and/or intervention is required in complex mental health and addiction issues;
- Develop plans for patients with mental health and addiction needs;
- Play a key role in helping students and/or parents’ access services such as family health and/or addictions agencies;
- Apply knowledge of nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified client goals.
What must you have?
- Direct clinical experience in providing mental health and/or addictions services for children and youth;
- Knowledge of the mental health and addictions service system for children and youth;
- Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices;
- Assessment and care planning skills;
- Ability to work independently;
- Effective interpersonal and communications skills;
- Registered Practical Nurse and relevant related experience;
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel will be required;
- Valid Emergency First Aid Certification;
- Advanced written and oral proficiency in English and French is essential;
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
What would give you the edge?
- Case management experience or recent related community experience
- Ability to speak French or another second language
What do we offer? We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Hourly wage of $36.05 to $41.48 as per the ONA Collective Agreement
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
Who are we? We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.
Why join us? If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery , and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by November 5, 2025, at 430 p.m. by visiting and applying through the organization website at Careers | Ontario Health atHome
About Ontario Health atHome
We are here to help. Ontario Health atHome coordinates in-home and community-based care for thousands of patients across the province every day. We assess patient care needs, and deliver in-home and community-based services to support your health and well-being. We also provide access and referrals to other community services, and manage Ontario’s long-term care home placement process. We collaborate with primary care providers, hospitals, Ontario Health Teams and many other health system partners to support high-quality, integrated care planning and delivery. Call 310-2222 (no area code is required).
Nous sommes là pour aider. Chaque jour, Santé à domicile Ontario coordonne les soins offerts à domicile et en milieu communautaire à des milliers de patients, partout dans la province.
En effet, nous évaluons les besoins des patients en matière de soins de santé et nous leur fournissons des services à domicile et en milieu communautaire pour favoriser leur santé et leur bien‑être. Nous dirigeons également les patients vers d’autres services communautaires, et nous gérons le processus de placement en foyer de soins de longue durée de l’Ontario.
Nous collaborons avec les fournisseurs de soins primaires, les hôpitaux, les équipes Santé Ontario ainsi que de nombreux autres partenaires du système de soins de santé afin d’assurer la planification et la prestation de soins intégrés et de haute qualité.
Composez le 310-2222 (aucun indicatif régional n’est requis).
Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health and Addictions #161-25
Top Benefits
About the role
Are you an experienced registered practical nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.
As a Registered Practical Nurse, Mental Health and Addictions (Status Full-Time, Start date Immediately; Location Sudbury) , you will be assigned to a district school board to advise educators, develop individual care plans in collaboration with other professionals and assist school boards in developing strategies to address mental health and addiction needs.
Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility - you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care - and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.
As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.
What will you do?
- Assist school boards in recognizing and responding to student mental health and addiction issues;
- Provide medical consultation to educators regarding issues such as medication management for individual students, when overall needs of the patient are less complex, outcomes are more predictable and the risk of negative outcomes is low;
- Provide services and support to students with mild mental health and substance abuse issues;
- Consult with the RN and/or other appropriate members of the healthcare team when support and/or intervention is required in complex mental health and addiction issues;
- Develop plans for patients with mental health and addiction needs;
- Play a key role in helping students and/or parents’ access services such as family health and/or addictions agencies;
- Apply knowledge of nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified client goals.
What must you have?
- Direct clinical experience in providing mental health and/or addictions services for children and youth;
- Knowledge of the mental health and addictions service system for children and youth;
- Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices;
- Assessment and care planning skills;
- Ability to work independently;
- Effective interpersonal and communications skills;
- Registered Practical Nurse and relevant related experience;
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel will be required;
- Valid Emergency First Aid Certification;
- Advanced written and oral proficiency in English and French is essential;
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
What would give you the edge?
- Case management experience or recent related community experience
- Ability to speak French or another second language
What do we offer? We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Hourly wage of $36.05 to $41.48 as per the ONA Collective Agreement
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
Who are we? We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.
Why join us? If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery , and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by November 5, 2025, at 430 p.m. by visiting and applying through the organization website at Careers | Ontario Health atHome
About Ontario Health atHome
We are here to help. Ontario Health atHome coordinates in-home and community-based care for thousands of patients across the province every day. We assess patient care needs, and deliver in-home and community-based services to support your health and well-being. We also provide access and referrals to other community services, and manage Ontario’s long-term care home placement process. We collaborate with primary care providers, hospitals, Ontario Health Teams and many other health system partners to support high-quality, integrated care planning and delivery. Call 310-2222 (no area code is required).
Nous sommes là pour aider. Chaque jour, Santé à domicile Ontario coordonne les soins offerts à domicile et en milieu communautaire à des milliers de patients, partout dans la province.
En effet, nous évaluons les besoins des patients en matière de soins de santé et nous leur fournissons des services à domicile et en milieu communautaire pour favoriser leur santé et leur bien‑être. Nous dirigeons également les patients vers d’autres services communautaires, et nous gérons le processus de placement en foyer de soins de longue durée de l’Ontario.
Nous collaborons avec les fournisseurs de soins primaires, les hôpitaux, les équipes Santé Ontario ainsi que de nombreux autres partenaires du système de soins de santé afin d’assurer la planification et la prestation de soins intégrés et de haute qualité.
Composez le 310-2222 (aucun indicatif régional n’est requis).