Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Job Title: Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Location: Regina, Saskatchewan

Schedule: Casual

Hourly Rate of Pay: $48.50 - $53.00

Carecor is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) to join our healthcare team. Reporting to the Nursing Unit Manager or Director of Nursing, the RPN is responsible for delivering high-quality, client-centered mental health and psychiatric care in accordance with professional practice standards, organizational policies, and the philosophy of care. RPNs play a key role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive care plans that support the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of individuals. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, RPNs promote recovery, therapeutic relationships, and positive health outcomes across a variety of clinical and community settings. We're ready when you are!

Why Join Us

• Join for the job, stay for the experience – Carecor proudly holds contracts with leading healthcare facilities across the Greater Toronto Area which provide a safe and fully supported work environment. Our diverse placements help develop your career with each new experience.
• Get the shifts you want when you want – We empower you to take charge of your career by providing flexible schedules to match your changing personal and professional needs. Our experienced staffing coordinators, many of whom are previous healthcare workers, understand your needs first-hand and will match you with the best shifts. Your shift choices are endless!
• Competitive benefits - Working in an industry that is focused on taking care of others, we are proud to help take care of you. Enjoy competitive pay and an employee group benefits program to suit your health, dental, and life insurance needs.
• Be your best self – We care about your well-being. Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with our people by actively listening to needs and providing tools, guidance, and support to be successful. Your time with us can accommodate career growth as you advance your education and professional credentials.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and client-centered mental health and psychiatric nursing care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' mental, emotional, physical, and behavioral health needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with clients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments, monitoring clients for therapeutic responses and adverse effects.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships that promote recovery, wellness, and positive health outcomes.
• Monitor, document, and report changes in client condition, behavior, and response to treatment.
• Participate in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and de-escalation of challenging behaviors when required.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate and deliver comprehensive care.
• Provide education and support to clients and their families regarding mental health conditions, treatment plans, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to professional standards, organizational policies, and safety requirements.

Job Qualifications

Our “exemplary standing” with Accreditation Canada held to the highest regard and is a testament to the fact that we uphold the same hiring standards and patient care delivery as the facilities in which we serve.

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) program.
• Current and unrestricted registration in good standing with the applicable provincial regulatory body.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Recent experience in mental health, psychiatric, addictions, community, acute care, or residential care settings is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing practices, mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and recovery-oriented care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and therapeutic relationship-building skills.
• Ability to assess, manage, and respond effectively to behavioral and mental health concerns.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Proficient in medication administration, clinical documentation, and electronic health records.
• Commitment to providing safe, respectful, and client-centered care in accordance with professional standards and best practices.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and adapt to different healthcare environments as required.

If successful, new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date.

• For over 40 years, proudly helping healthcare workers take control of their career.
• Carecor Health Services Ltd. (Carecor) is a subsidiary of Bayshore HealthCare, a leading provider of home and community health care services.
• Carecor is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation.
• We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.