Registered Practical Nurse - Schizophrenia N2 at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton — NeverHard

Position DetailsJob Number JR01219 Department Schizophrenia Harbour North 2 West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain) Job Type Regular, Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months Number of PositionsUnion CUPE Local 786 Hourly Rate (Min / Max) $35.91 - $39.02 ScheduleWork Days Holidays, Monday to Sunday Time of Day Days, Evenings, Nights Shift Hours -12, Hours - 7.5 Shift Start: (If applicable) AM 07:00, AM 09:00, PM 19:00 Reason for Posting Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application DatesOpening Date 2026-07-14 Closing Date 2026-07-21 Unit Profile The Schizophrenia & Community Integration Service inpatient units offer comprehensive assessment treatment rehabilitation and discharge planning. The individuals served have an Axis 1 diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and have diverse and complex psychiatric behavioural functional psychosocial legal and physical needs requiring specialized service. An inter-disciplinary team approach is utilized along with other best practices including the use of anti-psychotics therapeutic relationship primary nursing family and client education peer support and supported employment. Position Summary The Registered Practical Nurse under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing functions as a member of the nursing team to provide psychiatric nursing and specialized level care to adults with severe persistent mental illness. Basic knowledge decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessing planning and implementing nursing care. The RPN will be committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating the use of restraint and seclusion. Qualifications Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required. Successful completion of a provincially recognized educational program for a Registered Practical Nurse required Acceptable certificate or proven enrollment in a psychiatric nursing program for RPNs preferred Current Asepsis Techniques and Medication Administration certificate required Current CPR certification required Minimum 1 year previous experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing preferred Demonstrated current knowledge of the signs and symptoms nursing interventions/strategies and treatment modalities for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders Demonstrated ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with increased knowledge of issues related to therapeutic boundaries Demonstrated ability to communicate in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner with psychiatric patients Demonstrated ability to participate in a multi disciplinary team with effective contributions and the promotion of client centred care Demonstrated ability to document according to standards Demonstrated competence (knowledge/skills/attitude) in the use of non-violent physical crisis interventions trauma-informed care and other best practices available to promote healing and recovery. Knowledge of current psychotropic medication including side effects Knowledge of the therapeutic communication and counselling with clear ability to apply knowledge to practice Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other legislation relevant to practice Knowledge of community resources served by St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning professional development and continuous quality improvement Excellent problem-solving organizational skills and ability to set own workload priorities Demonstrated knowledge a basic skill level with computers MSWord internet searches data entry and patient information systems Good work performance and attendance record are essential A resume outlining experience and education should accompany the application St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.