Summary of Duties
The RPN works collaboratively alongside other health care professionals and will incorporate current evidence and best practice into plans of care for patients with various mental health diagnoses. As a member of the team the RPN is highly adaptable and flexible in a quick paced environment. The unit consists of adolescent beds, adult ward and a psychiatric intensive care unit.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ability to conduct ongoing risk assessments and identification of risk factors for self-harm behaviours

Ability to understand and respond immediately to patient reactions by applying de-escalation techniques

Physical assessment skills, critical thinking skills and problem solving skills

Demonstrate commitment to quality improvement, ongoing professional development and reflective practice

Qualifications/Skills

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse

RPN diploma required

Current B.C.L.S.



Certificate

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificate

Demonstrate knowledge or recent experience working with psychiatric population and/or management of high risk behaviour

Knowledge of principles of CBT and DBT an asset

Applicants with certification and/or completed additional training related to Mental Health will be given priority

Demonstrated commitment to Person-Centred Care

Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills

Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional practice and support of a quality practice setting environment

Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to safe, high quality, ethical care

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize patient care assignments within the RPN scope of practice collaboratively with RNs and other members of the inter-professional team

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health - Temporary Part-Time - 2026-19026 (Ontario)
🏢 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
📍 Ontario