Job Description

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a member of an interprofessional clinical team and provides client-centred psychiatric and general nursing care to individuals with mental health and/or addiction issues. The RPN practices in accordance with professional nursing standards, relevant legislation, and organizational policies, while ensuring the safety, dignity, and security of the care environment. Using a collaborative nursing model, the RPN contributes to assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing clinical communication.

Key Responsibilities

Client Care & Clinical Assessment

- Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including mental status, physical assessments, and behavioural observations
- Monitor and evaluate clients' responses to pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions
- Identify changes in client condition and respond appropriately using clinical judgment and evidence-based interventions
- Provide psychiatric and general nursing care in a safe, respectful, and dignified manner

Care Planning & Implementation

- Collaborate with the primary nurse and interprofessional team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
- Support recovery-oriented, client-centred care aligned with assessed needs and priorities
- Apply crisis intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques when required
- Intervene effectively in situations involving disturbed or high-risk behaviour

Risk Management & Safety

- Ensure the safety and security of the client care environment
- Develop, implement,



and monitor risk management plans as required
- Ensure compliance with legal, clinical, and safety-related care directives
- Apply sound knowledge of risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies

Documentation & Communication

- Complete accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation
- Communicate consistently and effectively with members of the interprofessional team
- Share relevant clinical observations to support continuity of care and treatment planning

Interprofessional Collaboration

- Work collaboratively within a diverse interprofessional team
- Contribute nursing expertise to clinical discussions, care planning, and service delivery
- Demonstrate effective teamwork, professionalism, and accountability

Program Development, Education & Student Support

- Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives
- Provide education, guidance, and supervision to students as required
- Support learning and professional development within the clinical workplace

Professional Practice & Workplace Responsibilities

- Practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards, relevant legislation, and organisational policies




- Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, organization, and self-direction
- Support a healthy, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values diversity and teamwork
- Utilize computer-based systems for documentation and communication
- Participate in rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and extended shifts as required

Qualifications/ Requirements

- Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) certification
- Medication administration certification or completion of an RPN program that includes medication administration
- Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric nursing and/or addiction-related care
- Ability to perform mental status, behavioural, and physical assessments
- Demonstrated ability to manage and intervene in situations involving disturbed behaviour
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team
- Strong organizational skills and ability to complete accurate clinical documentation
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethno-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Nice to Haves

- Experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions
- Experience in forensic, recovery-oriented, or geriatric mental health settings
- Knowledge of forensic legal and health systems and risk assessment processes
- Experience with crisis intervention and reco

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