Welcome to health care that soars above. Welcome to WRHN.

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.

RPN, Child & Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Services (Job ID: 6892)
Position Vacancy: Mental Health Services - Child and Adolescent In-Patient (CAIP)

Position: Temporary Full Time Registered Practical Nurse Until Approximately 1/22/2027

Posting Period: September 16 - 21

Hours of Work: UNIFOR, M-F 07-15 for two weeks and then 1500-2300 for two weeks, rotating

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary :

At Waterloo Regional Health Network, we work with the communities we serve toward lifelong health and well‑being for all. We exist to provide exceptional care through inspired people, one patient at a time. Our Mental Health & Addictions Program strives to deliver exceptional patient experience, excellent patient access, and engaged staff.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, you will work primarily in our CAIP unit. We are seeking a mental health nurse who is passionate about mental health care and who embraces working in a growing and changing clinical environment where roles and responsibilities are evolving to better meet the needs of our patients in a new model of care. The RPN will:

Provide skill building and de‑escalation interventions, along with conducting mental health and risk assessments, as well as safety planning, and working with families

Offer person‑centred care, guided by recovery principles

Promote healing and instills hope while demonstrating the values of the Mental Health and Addictions Program





Provide psychiatric and mental health nursing care working within a team with individuals experiencing psychiatric and mental health problems. The patient population includes the moderate to severely mentally ill and/or those who are experiencing a psychosocial crisis. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CNA)

Participate in service committees and quality improvement initiatives as required

Engage in professional development and continuing education

Assist with program development and evaluation as required

Participate in team building, service development and improvement activities striving to contribute to a healthy workplace environment

Contribute to ensuring there is a safe workplace for patients, staff and visitors

Position Requirements:

Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Practices in accordance with Canadian Standards of Mental Health Nursing

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Certification preferred

Preferred 3 years nursing experience working in a mental health setting, experience working with youth required

In‑depth knowledge of psychotropic medication and related side effects

Demonstrated ability to work independently and resolve issues with minimum supervision

Demonstrated understanding of psycho‑social, resilience and recovery models

Demonstrated skills in crisis management, individual intervention, and de‑escalation

Demonstrated knowledge of best practice guidelines pertaining to the assessment and treatment of child and adolescent disorders

Proven ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and community service providers

Demonstrated ability to provide in depth mental health assessments, risk assessments, mental status examinations, and development of crisis, safety and discharge plans

Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Privacy Acts, Health Care Consent Act, and other relevant legislation





Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Grand River Hospital Mental Health & Addiction Program comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety

Proven ability to work effectively with other health care providers and community service and school board providers

Excellent organizational, time management, prioritization and problem‑solving abilities

Excellent critical thinking skills

Excellent interviewing, verbal and written communication skills

Good attendance record

BCLS/ Heart saver

ASIST training is considered an asset

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.

Category: Nursing

Employment Type: Employee

Post Date: 09/22/2026

Salary: CAD 35.70-38.15

Close Date: 10/06/2026

Location: CA:ON:Kitchener

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📌 RPN, Child & Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Services (Ontario)
🏢 Grand River Hospital
📍 Ontario