Position Information Posting Number: ROM26-250E Title: Registered Practical Nurse (RPT 0.4 FTE) Position Status: Regular Part-time FTE: 0.4 Job Schedule: Days/Evenings Department: Integrated Schizophrenia Recovery Program Union: CUPE Local 942 Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Level of Police Check: Vulnerable Sector Check Number of Vacancies: 2 About The Royal As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a transparent purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster.

This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees.

Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

About the Program This program serves adults aged 18-64 with complex schizophrenia-related conditions requiring intensive support.

The focus is on recovery, helping clients reintegrate into the community safely and independently.

Referrals from healthcare providers are required.

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 ( 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, safe 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 English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing.

Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous nursing experience working in psychiatric/mental health specialization Language Requirements English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing.

Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.

Salary Range: 37.98 to 39.80 per hour

📌 Registered Practical Nurse (RPT 0.4 FTE) (Ottawa)
🏢 The Royal Mental Health Centre
📍 Ottawa