Position Information

Posting Number:

ROM26-314E

Title:

Advanced Practice Nurse (RFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Status:

Regular Full-time

FTE:

1.0

Job Schedule:

Days

Department:

Nursing Education

Union:

Non-union

Site:

Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

Level of Police Check:

Vulnerable Sector Check

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 Position The APN provides advanced clinical care and leadership, mentors staff, and drives research and quality initiatives. They integrate evidence-based practice and digital tools to improve care and influence system-level change within interprofessional teams.

Duties

- Models ethical practice, advances nursing vision; evaluates programs; leads committees; shares expertise broadly
- Practices self-awareness, continuous learning, and aligns growth with organizational priorities
- Fosters a positive environment, communicates inclusively, and supports high-performing teams.
- Implements evidence-based strategies, sets goals, and ensures accountability.
- Engages patients, families, staff, and partners; promotes evidence sharing across teams.
- Drives system improvements through critical thinking, innovation, and proactive problem-solving.
- Plans and evaluates education for staff, patients, and families; disseminates knowledge; mentors nurses in advanced practice.
- Applies research-based innovations; appraises evidence; leads research; and acts as a knowledge broker.
- Provides expert consultation; collaborates on quality and risk management, and builds partnerships to improve care.




- Demonstrates research and evaluation expertise; applies evidence effectively.

Qualifications

- Master’s degree in nursing.
- 5+ years of experience in nursing, mental health, and addictions.
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Advanced clinical expertise in mental health and addictions (e.g., CPR, Crisis Intervention Training).
- Demonstrated leadership, program development and education skills.
- Experienced/knowledgeable in research and evaluation principles.
- Proficiency in Office 365, data analysis tools (SPSS, NVIVO), and EHR systems (Meditech, EPIC).
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Research, teaching and consulting skills
- Excellent communication skills – oral & written
- Proven ability in working effectively with all members of health care team
- Ability to determine feasibility of potential research, educational or clinical initiatives
- Critical thinking and problem-solving

Language Requirements

- English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is preferred.

Salary Range: 58.63 to 67.97 per hour

Additional Information

- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

📌 Advanced Practice Nurse (RFT 1.0 FTE) (Ottawa)
🏢 Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
📍 Ottawa