Job Number
J0925-0781

Job Title
RPN Registered Practical Nurse

Job Type
Temporary Part Time

Union
CUPE

City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department
Mental Health Inpatient

Open Positions
1

Date Posted
October 2, 2026

Closing Date
October 8, 2026

Salary
$36.725 - $39.019/Hour

About Ross Memorial Hospital
Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Department/Unit/Program Description
The Mental Health Inpatient Unit is a Schedule 1 adult psychiatry short-term unit that provides assessment, stabilization and short-term treatment. The secured inpatient unit also features a dining room, group work areas and a private terrace for patients. A multidisciplinary team staffs the Unit, providing nursing care as well as treatment and activity programs.

Student Loan Forgiveness
Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Nurses may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness

Position Summary
The Mental Health Inpatient Unit is currently seeking a Temporary Part Time Registered Practical Nurse to join their team.

Effective Date
As Soon As Possible

Ending On Or Before
March 1, 2027





Essential Qualifications

Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Three (3) years current nursing experience in psychiatric environment working with seriously mentally ill individuals in an inpatient or outpatient setting including medication administration

Where RPN College certification diploma program did not include Advanced Physical Assessment and Medication Administration, applicant must provide evidence of additional education/certification equivalent to current diploma requirements or three (3) years current nursing experience in a psychiatric environment working with seriously mentally ill individuals in an inpatient or outpatient setting including medication administration

Certificate/Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate or CPI training or completed within six months of hire

Current BCLS, on hire

Excellent and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment skills

Demonstrated knowledge of psychopharmacologic treatment and protocols

Skilled at verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques

Experience in health teaching

Basic computer skills

Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal and team building skills





Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and cooperatively with all levels of staff, patients and the public

Demonstrated problem solving, communication, team work and critical thinking skills

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

Demonstrated skill in safe/correct techniques for transferring and positioning patients

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment with continually changing priorities

Ability to maximize utilization of resources

Demonstrated positive attendance with the ability to maintain this standard

Ability to work within the Multidisciplinary Team

Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Crisis Intervention techniques

RAI

Knowledge of community resources and referral protocols for consumers and family members

Current knowledge of IPAC Standards

Trained in EPIC - training can be provided, but must pass required testing.

Hours of Work
Available to work twelve (12) hour shifts, days and nights, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Code of Conduct
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.

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📌 RPN Registered Practical Nurse (Ontario)
🏢 Ross Memorial Hospital
📍 Ontario