Registered Practical Nurse - Permanent Part-Time
- Kirkland Lake, ON
- On-site
- Posted Oct 20, 2026
- 1 position
$35–$39 / hour
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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Registered Practical Nurse coordinates and delivers nursing services for clients affected by addictions and serious mental illness as part of a multidisciplinary team. They provide care that respects the individuality, needs, values, and beliefs of each client.
Job details
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) The Canadian Mental Health Association – Cochrane Timiskaming Branch is currently recruiting a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the Recovery Centre in Kirkland Lake. In keeping with the Mission, Vision, Values of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Cochrane Timiskaming Branch (CMHA-CT), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a member of a multidisciplinary team and plays a key role in the coordination and delivery of nursing services for clients who are affected by addictions and serious mental illness. The Nurse recognizes and respects the individuality and uniqueness of each client, including their needs, values, beliefs, and choices. Qualifications: 1. Registered Practical Nurse diploma; 2. Minimum of three years’ related mental health experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; 3. Membership/registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario; 4. RPN: Medication Administration Course including IM Injections; 5. Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Nursing Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Community Treatment Orders, and other related legislation in Ontario; 6. Sound knowledge of psychotropic medications including usage and potential side effects; 7. Demonstrated critical thinking skills including strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills; 8. Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; 9. Ability to manage crises in an effective, professional manner; 10. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced, often pressured, environment; 11. Valid driver’s license from the province of Ontario and use of a reliable vehicle for work purposes; 12. The ability to provide services according to a work schedule determined by the employer and according to the needs of the individuals served. CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming actively seeks candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled. CMHA-CT offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including the HOOPP pension plan and most importantly, CMHA-CT offers a fulfilling career working with a dynamic team, supporting and caring for others.
What you’ll do
The Registered Practical Nurse coordinates and delivers nursing services for clients affected by addictions and serious mental illness as part of a multidisciplinary team. They provide care that respects the individuality, needs, values, and beliefs of each client.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Registered Practical Nurse diploma and have at least three years of related mental health experience. A valid Ontario driver's license and registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario are also required.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package
- HOOPP pension plan
Listed skills
- Clinical care · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- interpersonal skills · Preferred
- Documentation · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Critical Thinking · Preferred
- crisis management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Nursing
- Mental health care
- Addiction support
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Problem-solving
- Crisis management
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Documentation
- Patient care
- Coordinating
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Communications
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
- Valid Driver's License
- Legislation
- Mental Health
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Mental Diseases
- Mental Health Act
- Registered Practical Nurse
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Registered Practical Nurse
- Registered Nurse (General)
- Nursing Professionals
- Registered Nurses