Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Mental Health

Job #: 05 - 040226

Why Join Humana?

At Humana Community Services, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth with complex mental health needs. This role offers stable hours, strong team support, and the opportunity to contribute directly to therapeutic, youth-centred care in a live-in treatment environment.

Compensation

$31.50 – $42.50 per hour, based on experience (four-point competitive scale).

Permanent employees receive:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Matching pension contributions after a three-month waiting period

Location

London & Parkhill, Ontario

Schedule

32 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some evenings and weekends as required to meet program needs.

Apply By

Posting will remain open until filled.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to employment@humanacs.org, quoting the job reference number in the subject line and/or cover letter.

What You’ll Do

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will provide nursing support and direct care to youth aged 12–18 in live-in intensive treatment group care settings focused on assessment, stabilization, and skill development. The role is based within a program-embedded, team-based environment and operates with clinical collaboration and oversight.

Your work will include:

• Providing hands-on, daily living support and direct care in alignment with individualized care plans
• Supporting the implementation of treatment plans through observation, documentation, and communication with clinical staff
• Assisting with coordination of medical and allied health appointments, as directed
• Creating and maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
• Providing consistent supervision and support to participant
• Supporting youth in building life skills and positive, pro-social community engagement
• Collaborating closely with program and clinical teams to support continuity of care and transitions
• Demonstrating a clear commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice

What You Bring

• Experience working with children, youth, or individuals with mental health or complex support needs is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to provide supportive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care within a team-based environment
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to share relevant information with clinical and program staff
• Ability to work within established care plans, policies, and clinical direction
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and reliability in a congregate care setting
• Experience with crisis prevention, de-escalation, and behaviour support appropriate to the role
• Comfort using basic computer systems for documentation and communication
• Fluent written and spoken English; multilingualism is an asset

Requirements

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses (CNO)
• Valid Class G (full) Driver’s Licence with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record and access to a reliable vehicle
• Satisfactory Broad Record Check (issued within the last 6 months)
• Physical Health Assessment, including:
  • Verification of required immunizations
  • Negative TB Skin Test (within the last 6 months)
  • COVID-19 vaccination status
  • Ability to meet the physical and psychological demands of the position
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR Level C with AED (preferred)

Our Commitment

Humana Community Services is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity, and invite applications from all qualified candidates.

Accommodation will be provided at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact employment@humanacs.org if accommodations are required.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.