Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing care to adults in the inpatient Psychiatry unit. This role includes administering medications and providing therapeutic patient care to individuals experiencing acute symptoms associated with psychiatric disorders such as depression or psychosis.

Essential skills include strong behavioral observation abilities, conducting thorough mental status and physical assessments, and monitoring patients’ responses to medication and other clinical interventions. The RPN will also be responsible for accurate and timely documentation, as well as maintaining ongoing communication with interdisciplinary team members and charge nurses to support coordinated, patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• CPI certification 
• 1 year minimum acute adult mental health experience required
• Must possess a strong understanding of psychopharmacology
• Must possess a strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing, addiction issues and risk assessments
• Must possess good assessment and crisis intervention, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in stressful situations and problem solve.
• Good team player
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record
• Must be physically able to do the job, which involves heavy lifting and intensive physical effort

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Additional Information

Hours:  Monday to Sunday; various rotating 12 hour shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary:  $41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Date Posted:  August 11, 2026

Internal application deadline : August 18, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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