The Royal is currently hiring for our Registered Practice Nurse float pool.

The Registered Practical

Nurse will work a scheduled rotation; however, the shifts will be split between Long-Term Care, the Geriatric Inpatient Program, and ECT (at the discretion of the needs of each unit, and scheduled by the scheduling department).

The Registered Practical

Nurse must be able to work on the stated units within the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.

Qualifications

Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice

Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation

CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years

Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills,



physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, secure patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding

Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients

Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team

Basic computer skills required

Preferred

GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training and P.I.E.C.E.S training, or other related dementia care training

Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques

2 years recent experience with older adults with psychiatric/mental health illness

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset

📌 Registered Practical Nurse (RFT 0.8 FTE) (Montreal)
🏢 Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
📍 Montreal