Relief, Registered Practical Nurse - Community Homes for Opportunity
London, South Huron and Middlesex, ON, Canada

Relief, Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Community Homes for Opportunity
Direct Service - Regulated - (OPSEU)
Relief
London, Ontario and surrounding area;multi-site accountability (London, South Huron & Middlesex Zone)
This position is being posted to support with a current vacancy
- Application Deadline: September 10, 2026 -

We believe that recovery from mental health and addictions is different for everyone.
As a Registered Practical Nurse, you’ll collaborate with clients within our housing departments, to assess and advocate for the supports they need to achieve physical and mental wellness. Our Nursing Team works with community and hospital partners to provide excellent cooperative care, focusing on social determinants of health. This role performs a variety of functions including administration of psychotropic injections, health teaching, medication reconciliation, coordinating appointments, providing diabetes care and lifestyle supports to afford clients the ability to achieve success with their recovery goals.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $30.01 per hour(Level 1 of the Regulated Direct Service Pay Grid) ;
Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $37.26 per hour

Internal applicants will be placed on the grid based on their seniority

When you'll work – Reliefshifts will be offered Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm;including a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Relief staff will commit to accepting a minimum of four shifts per month.

Your pension plan – Optionalenrollmentin the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILLBE MAKINGA DIFFERENCE:
Nursing Assessments:

Conducts physical and psychiatric assessments and makes appropriate referrals to community physicians and resources

Assessments and documents medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects

Identifies, develops, and maintains strong links with a wide range of community partners/resources

Organizes, coordinates, and administers depot injections

Reviews and audits completion of Medication Administration Records (MARs)



completed by staff within the home, completing incident reports and taking appropriate measures in response to medication errors to ensure health and safety of affected tenants

Health Promotion:

Assists participants in making informed choices about health measures such as medications, immunization, palliative care, disease management, etc.

Provides health teaching by giving feedback, explanations, and rationale for diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatments

Supports the education and Medication Management policy and procedure training of CHO private home staff

Assists participants in taking responsibility for and managing their health needs according to available resources and personal skills

Identifies and seeks to address the root causes of illness and disease

Assists participants in making healthier choices

Collaborates with community agencies to maintain coordination in the treatment process

Advocates for participants to obtain psychiatrists, family doctors, dentists, etc.

Crisis Intervention

Identifies high risk participants and assess the need for crisis intervention, prioritizing the safety of participants

Performs work in a calm, competent, and efficient manner in emergency situations while acknowledging the participant’s need for privacy and dignity

Utilizes harm reduction principles to identify, reduce, and remove risk factor

Takes action as needed to respond to urgent health concerns

Documents and reviews suicidal behaviors, thoughts, and attempts and refers to appropriate community resources as necessary

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)



are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 5 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

Diploma in Nursing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)( primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)

Current Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing

Valid Driver’s Licence, access to a vehicle and minimum $2 million liability insurance to carry out job duties

Current CPR Certificate

Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:
To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

Legal Notifications:

For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes

Why are you interested in working in nursing at CMHA Thames Valley Addictions and Mental Health Services in the Community Homes For Opportunity Program?*

Do you have daily access to a vehicle for work, and are you willing to drive to Exeter, London and Parkhill group home sites, and occasionally transport participants to complex medical appointments? Driving time is provided during your working hours and mileage paid at $0 .55 per km.*

What did you do to familiarize yourself with this role prior to applying?*

Are you available to work a regular schedule of Monday-Friday from 9 am to 4:30pm, or Monday to Thursday 8:00- 5:15 pm (with a 30 minute, unpaid meal break)? Do you have other regularly scheduled commitments?*

How much experience do you have supporting individuals living with mental health, substance use, or behavioural addictions?*

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📌 Relief, Registered Practical Nurse - Community Homes for Opportunity (Ontario)
🏢 CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
📍 Ontario