Support acute mental health care as a Registered Practical Nurse in CAMH’s Emergency Department, with shiftwork at the Queen Street site.
CAMH is recruiting newly graduated Registered Practical Nurses through its Nursing Innovation & Transition Program. The 12-week residency provides support on one unit before further transition assistance within CAMH. This Emergency Department program focuses on crisis management and acute mental health needs. The position offers consideration for permanent full-time or part time employment after residency. Candidates can apply without emergency or mental health experience when they demonstrate interest and aptitude for this clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities: Make behavioral observations and complete mental status examinations
Perform physical health and risk assessments




Monitor pharmaceutical and care intervention responses
Maintain electronic health records
Communicate with team members and coordinate client care
Requirements: Excellent interpersonal skills within diverse interprofessional teams
Effective decision-making, organization, and problem-solving abilities
Current CPR/BCLS certification
Computer literacy
Willingness to work shifts and weekends
Apply assessment, documentation, and communication skills while developing expertise in crisis, addiction, trauma-informed, and mental health nursing.

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📌 Emergency Mental Health Registered Practical Nurse (Ontario)
🏢 CAMH
📍 Ontario