Registered Nurse, Full Time, Forensic Mental Health - Heritage 0

Kingston, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 26, 2026
1 position

$41–$59 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Provide direct nursing care to patients requiring complex mental health services, using the nursing process to support positive outcomes and patient wellness. Assess patient needs, develop and revise care plans in collaboration with patients and families, follow prescribed medical regimes, and recognize and manage changes in patient responses.

Job details

Job Code: 26530 Status: Full Time Location: Providence Care Hospital Union: ONA PCH Wage: $41.15 - $58.98 Posting Period: Posted Until Filled To provide direct professional nursing care for patients requiring complex mental health services. Utilizing the principles of the nursing process, the RN will implement autonomous nursing actions to ensure that services provided promote positive patient outcomes. The RN, in partnership with the patients and their families and in collaboration with the clinical team, will coordinate and support the patient’s journey toward maximum independence and wellness. Skills And Qualifications Required Current, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. BSc.N. preferred. Must have recent experience in an acute psychiatric setting. Must have current CPR certification. Position Responsibilities Completing a nursing history based on information received from the patient, family and other sources. Developing and recording a comprehensive goal oriented nursing care plan in collaboration with the patient based on assessed needs and prescribed medical regime. Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Accurately following the prescribed medical regime. Recognizes, analyzes, interprets and manages deviations from the predicted client response. Revising nursing care plans based on evaluation using professional judgment and autonomous decision-making. Why Work At Providence Care Hospital Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research Committed to people centred approach to care delivery Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) State of the Art Building with on-site parking On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality Employee & Family Assistance Program Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.

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Requirements

Current, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and current CPR certification are required, along with recent experience in an acute psychiatric setting. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.