Registered Practical Nurse, Full Time, Seniors Mental Health - Parkside 2

Job summary

Provide direct professional nursing care to mental health patients and develop goal-oriented care plans in collaboration with the clinical team. Responsibilities include performing interventions, monitoring patient responses, and revising care plans based on professional judgment.

Job details

Job Code: 27156 Status: Full Time Location: Providence Care Hospital Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical Wage: $38.47 - $39.81 Posting Period: September 15, 2026 - September 24, 2026 To provide direct professional nursing care to patients requiring mental health services and presenting with less complex care needs. Utilizing the principles of the nursing process and in collaboration with the RN and members of the clinical team, the RPN can provide care to patients with more complex needs within his/her level of competence. The RPN, as a member of the clinical team, contributes to the patient’s journey toward maximum independence and wellness. Skills And Qualifications Required Current, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse 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 goal oriented nursing care plan focused on immediate needs in collaboration with the patient. Performing interventions for which he/she can manage the outcomes or has resources to manage the outcomes. Accurately following the prescribed medical regime Re-assessing the plan in terms of goals set. Recognizes unusual patient responses and consults with others as required. Revising nursing care plan based on evaluation using professional judgment 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.

What you’ll do

Provide direct professional nursing care to mental health patients and develop goal-oriented care plans in collaboration with the clinical team. Responsibilities include performing interventions, monitoring patient responses, and revising care plans based on professional judgment.

Requirements

Must hold current, unrestricted registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Candidates require current CPR certification and recent experience working in an acute psychiatric setting.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) • On-site parking • On-site café and cafeteria • Corporate and unit/service specific orientation • Employee & Family Assistance Program • Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

Listed skills

• independence · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Évaluation · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Palliative · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing Process
• Mental Health Services
• Patient Care Planning
• Acute Psychiatric Care
• CPR Certification
• Patient Assessment
• Clinical Collaboration
• Medical Regime Adherence

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services