Education & Registration

• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO); or
• Graduate of an approved RPN program and eligible as a Candidate to the Profession; or
• Registered RPN in another Canadian province or territory willing to relocate and obtain Ontario registration
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) certification

Experience

• Experience in addiction and mental health services preferred
• Experience working within community-based or residential healthcare settings considered an asset
• Experience using electronic health records and medication management systems preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to assess, monitor, and document client health status and responses to treatment
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practices
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, and weekends

Preference May Be Given To

• Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis), particularly those with knowledge of Cree, Ojibway, or Oji-Cree languages
• Bilingual applicants (English/French)
• Individuals with lived experience related to mental health and recovery