Registered Practical Nurse in London

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Community Homes for Opportunity

Direct Service - Regulated - (OPSEU)

Full-Time, Contract (Ending: April 9, 2027)

This posting is the result of a current vacancy in London, Ontario and surrounding area; Multi-site accountability (London, South Huron & Middlesex Zones).

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

We believe that recovery from mental health and addictions is different for everyone. As a Registered Practical Nurse, you'll collaborate with clients within our housing departments, to assess and advocate for the supports they need to achieve physical and mental wellness. Our Nursing Team works with community and hospital partners to provide excellent collaborative care, focusing on social determinants of health.

This role performs a variety of functions including:

• Administration of psychotropic injections
• Health teaching
• Medication reconciliation
• Coordinating appointments
• Providing diabetes care and lifestyle supports

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

What you'll be making: Starting rate for this role is $30.01 per hour (Level 1 of the Regulated Direct Service Pay Grid); Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $37.26 per hour. Internal applicants will be placed on the grid based on their seniority.

When you'll work: 70 hours over a two-week period; Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch; Option of a four-day work week (Monday-Thursday, 8:00am -5:15pm) including a 30 min unpaid lunch.

What your benefits will be: 9% in lieu of benefits. Your pension plan– Optional enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Nursing Assessments:

• Conducts physical and psychiatric assessments and makes appropriate referrals to community physicians and resources.
• Assesses and documents medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects.
• Identifies, develops, and maintains strong links with a wide range of community partners/resources.
• Organizes, coordinates, and administers depot injections.
• Reviews and audits completion of Medication Administration Records (MARs) completed by staff within the home, completing incident reports and taking appropriate measures in response to medication errors to ensure health and safety of affected tenants.

Health Promotion:

• Assists participants in making informed choices about health measures such as medications, immunization, palliative care, disease management, etc.
• Provides health teaching by giving feedback, explanations, and rationale for diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatments.
• Supports the education and Medication Management policy and procedure training of CHO private home staff.
• Assists participants in taking responsibility for and managing their health needs according to available resources and personal skills.
• Identifies and seeks to address the root causes of illness and disease.
• Assists participants in making healthier choices.
• Collaborates with community agencies to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
• Advocates for participants to obtain psychiatrists, family doctors, dentists, etc.

Crisis Intervention:

• Identifies high risk participants and assess the need for crisis intervention, prioritizing the safety of participants.
• Performs work in a calm, competent, and efficient manner in emergency situations while acknowledging the participant's need for privacy and dignity.
• Utilizes harm reduction principles to identify, reduce, and remove risk factors.
• Takes action as needed to respond to urgent health concerns.
• Documents and reviews suicidal behaviors, thoughts, and attempts and refers to appropriate community resources as necessary.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

• Diploma in Nursing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript).
• Current Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Valid Driver's Licence, access to a vehicle and minimum $2 million liability insurance to carry out job duties.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly.

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources@cmhatv.ca.

For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services.