Nurse Practitioner (Bilingual) (RFT 1.0 FTE)

Nurse Practitioner (Bilingual) (RFT 1.0 FTE) role at The Royal

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Position Information

• Posting Number: ROM25-422E
• Title: Nurse Practitioner (Bilingual) (RFT 1.0 FTE)
• Position Status: Regular Full‑time
• FTE: 1.0
• Job Schedule: Days
• Unit: Ambulatory Care
• Department: Geriatric Psychiatry
• Union: ONA Local 74 (Ottawa)
• Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
• Number of Vacancies: 1

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical nursing care and acts as a key primary care resource for geriatric patients within a specialized mental health setting. Working independently within the full scope of NP practice, the NP delivers comprehensive assessments, evidence‑based interventions, and expert triage services for older adults with complex mental health, cognitive and medical needs.

Duties

• Conduct intake assessments, including medical/psychiatric history, mental status exams, and medication reconciliation.
• Determine program eligibility and complete admissions in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Develop initial care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate patient flow, triage referrals, and maintain accurate EHR documentation.
• Liaise with community providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Create and implement discharge plans, finalize documentation, and support safe transitions.
• Provide primary and psychiatric care, including prescribing and monitoring medications.
• Lead health promotion and education initiatives for patients and caregivers.
• Participate in quality improvement, mentorship, and advocacy to strengthen geriatric mental health services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or BScN with specialty certification as Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care (NP‑PHC) or a Nurse Practitioner – Adult (NP‑Adult) is required.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario in the Extended Class is required (CNO).
• Able to demonstrate achievement of the nurse practitioner competencies of professional role, responsibility and accountability, health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management and health promotion and prevention of illness and injury.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation and incorporation of this legislation into practice (Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decision Act, PHIPA and CSA).
• Have met the Royal nursing and hospital standards for mandatory education (CPR, WHMIS, Fire Safety and Evacuation Training).
• Able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional inter‑disciplinary treatment team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• English level A‑ is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing. French level A‑ is mandatory in oral expression and oral comprehension.

Salary Range: 58.80 to 72.03 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicates they meet the required qualifications.
• Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre‑condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity‑deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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