Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities.

By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: 1F PSYCH CENTRE Position: Temporary Full Time Registered Practical Nurse Until Approximately 12/31/2026 Hours of Work: UNI2D2N Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus) Position Summary Waterloo Regional Health Network offers exciting opportunities to Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) interested in starting or developing a career in Mental Health. Full paid orientation is provided & educational support is available.

The Registered Practical

Nurse (RPN) assists in the co-ordination of total nursing care for an assigned group of patients. The RPN works closely with other nursing staff and patient team personnel, in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice within the clinical setting. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements Current

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Post diploma in Psychiatric Nursing preferred





Minimum of 3-year experience in mental health nursing preferred

Experience in working collaboratively in multidisciplinary setting

Code white and de-escalation training

Knowledge of mental illness, suicidal behaviors and current mental health practices and treatment modalities

Demonstrates knowledge of recovery principles into practice with patients and their families

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Using preset standards and protocols and within their RPN scope of practice, provides assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of individuals with psychiatric/mental health disorders

Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decisions Act

Excellent patient teaching skills

Valuable attendance record

Basic Rescuer CPR Application Instructions EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Attention UNIFOR Members: Effective June 1, 2013, applications for postings outside a candidate’s home unit/department will not be considered if no résumé has been provided. Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.



WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices.

We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code.

WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits.

It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

📌 RPN, Inpatient Psychiatry (Kitchener)
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