Registered Nurse, CAIP in Kitchener

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Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (CAIP)

Position: Temporary Full Time Registered Nurse Until Approximately1/7/2028

Hours of Work: ONA 2D 2N

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary

At Waterloo Regional Health Network , we work with the communities we serve towards life-long health and well-being for all. We exist to provide exceptional care through inspired people, one patient at a time. Our Mental Health & Addictions Program strives to deliver exceptional patient experience, excellent patient access, and engaged staff.

The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with the patient, family, multidisciplinary team and other service providers to coordinate, facilitate and participate in assessment, treatment intervention, groups, as well as discharge planning for children and adolescents. The nurse will have charge nurse responsibilities, when required. The nurse will also contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• ASIST training is considered an asset
• 1 -3 years’ recent experience in mental health nursing
• Certification (CNA), Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience working with children and adolescents presenting with complex mental health problems preferred
• Strong knowledge of Child & Adolescent Community Resources
• Practices in accordance with Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
• Working knowledge of psychiatric and mental health disorders, the management of psychiatric emergencies and related psychiatric/ psychosocial interventions and treatment models
• Ability to conduct mental health status exams, risk assessments, risk management and debriefing
• Strong skills in biopsychosocial assessments, care planning, crisis plans, psychiatric nursing interventions and complete outcome evaluation for individual care.
• Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and F&CS Act
• Functions effectively & collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certificate preferred
• BScN preferred
• De-escalation training and Code White
• Current knowledge and experience in administration/monitoring of psychotropic medication
• Knowledge and skills in initial Family Assessment/Family Systems Nursing
• Knowledge and skill in interviewing and group facilitation
• Demonstrated ability to work with varying ages of children/adolescents presenting a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems
• CPR Certification is required
• Demonstrated skills in de-escalation, crisis assessment and risk management
• Good attendance record

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse, CAIP
• Category: Nursing
• Employment Type: Employee
• Post Date: 10/30/2026
• Salary: CAD 41.15-58.98
• Close Date: 11/06/2026
• Location: CA:ON:Kitchener

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