RPN Registered Practical Nurse

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Job Number: J0925-0781

Job Title: RPN Registered Practical Nurse

Job Type: Temporary Part Time

Union: CUPE

City, Province, Country: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department: Mental Health Inpatient

Open Positions: 1

Date Posted: October 2, 2025

Closing Date: October 8, 2025

Salary: $35.917 - $38.161/Hour

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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Department/Unit/Program Description

The Mental Health Inpatient Unit is a Schedule 1 adult psychiatry short-term unit that provides assessment, stabilization and short-term treatment. The secured inpatient unit also features a dining room, group work areas and a private terrace for patients. A multidisciplinary team staffs the Unit, providing nursing care as well as treatment and activity programs.

*** Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Nurses may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness ***

Position Summary

The Mental Health Inpatient Unit is currently seeking a Temporary Part Time Registered Practical Nurse to join their team.

Effective Date: As Soon As Possible

Ending On Or Before: September 16, 2026

Essential Qualifications

• Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Three (3) years current nursing experience in psychiatric environment working with seriously mentally ill individuals in an inpatient or outpatient setting including medication administration
• Certificate/Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate or CPI training or completed within six months of hire
• Current BCLS, on hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Crisis Intervention techniques
• RAI Knowledge of community resources and referral protocols for consumers and family members
• Current knowledge of IPAC Standards
• Trained in EPIC - training can be provided, but must pass required testing

Hours of Work

Available to work twelve (12) hour shifts, days and nights, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.

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