Registered Practical Nurse - R2

Hamilton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

$37–$40 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Registered Practical Nurse provides specialized psychiatric nursing care to adults with severe and persistent mental illness within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, and the implementation of nursing care while promoting recovery and minimizing the use of restraint.

Job details

Position Details Job Number: JR02557 Department: Schizophrenia Orchard 2 This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain) Job Type: Regular, Full time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: CUPE Local 786 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $36.63 - $39.8 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Sunday Time of Day: Days, Nights Shift: Hours -12 Shift Start: (If applicable) AM 07:00, PM 19:00 Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-10-20 Closing Date: 2026-10-27 Job Description Unit Profile: The Schizophrenia & Community Integration Service inpatient units offer comprehensive assessment treatment rehabilitation and discharge planning. The individuals served have an Axis 1 diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and have diverse and complex psychiatric behavioural functional psychosocial legal and physical needs requiring specialized service. An inter-disciplinary team approach is utilized along with other best practices including the use of anti-psychotics therapeutic relationship primary nursing family and client education peer support and supported employment. Position Summary: The Registered Practical Nurse under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing functions as a member of the nursing team to provide psychiatric nursing and specialized level care to adults with severe persistent mental illness. Basic knowledge decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessing planning and implementing nursing care. The RPN will be committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating the use of restraint and seclusion. Qualifications: •Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required. •Successful completion of a provincially recognized educational program for a Registered Practical Nurse required •Acceptable certificate or proven enrollment in a psychiatric nursing program for RPNs preferred •Current Asepsis Techniques and Medication Administration certificate required •Current CPR certification required •Minimum 1 year previous experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing preferred •Demonstrated current knowledge of the signs and symptoms nursing interventions/strategies and treatment modalities for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders •Demonstrated ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with increased knowledge of issues related to therapeutic boundaries •Demonstrated ability to communicate in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner with psychiatric patients •Demonstrated ability to participate in a multi disciplinary team with effective contributions and the promotion of client centred care •Demonstrated ability to document according to standards •Demonstrated competence (knowledge/skills/attitude) in the use of non-violent physical crisis interventions trauma-informed care and other best practices available to promote healing and recovery. •Knowledge of current psychotropic medication including side effects •Knowledge of the therapeutic communication and counselling with clear ability to apply knowledge to practice •Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other legislation relevant to practice •Knowledge of community resources served by St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton •Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning professional development and continuous quality improvement •Excellent problem-solving organizational skills and ability to set own workload priorities •Demonstrated knowledge a basic skill level with computers MSWord internet searches data entry and patient information systems •Good work performance and attendance record are essential •A resume outlining experience and education should accompany the application St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have completed a recognized RPN educational program. A minimum of one year of experience in psychiatric or mental health nursing is preferred, along with current CPR and medication administration certifications.