Registered Practical Nurse (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Information

Posting Number : ROM25-427E Title : Registered Practical Nurse (TFT 1.0 FTE) Position Status : Temporary Full-time Contract End Date : 04 / 13 / 2026 FTE : 1.0 Job Schedule : Days / Evenings Unit : Outreach Department : Geriatric Psychiatry Union : CUPE Local 942 Site : Geriatrics Satellite Office - Cornwall 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.

Geriatric Psychiatry This program assesses and treats mental illnesses in adults over 65. It focuses on improving quality of life and recovery for older adults dealing with conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias. Care is provided in collaboration with families, primary care providers, and community agencies.This position is part of the Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach Services to Long Term Care Homes (LTCH). The goal is to address the complex mental health needs and assist in the management of responsive behaviours for seniors living in a variety of community Long Term Care Homes (LTCH), in order to foster a supportive care environment, optimized qualify of life and prevent unnecessary psychiatric admissions and emergency room visits. It is a change-agent role which provides comprehensive nursing consultation to staff, administrators, residents & their families in collaboration with Royal Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach services to Long Term Care Homes. This includes direct practice, education, research and ongoing evaluation. Qualifications :

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
• CPR / AED Certification within the last 2 years.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training ( required.
• GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training and training, or other related dementia care training.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Prior experience with clients in Long Term Care and the community.
• Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment / mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients.
• Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Valid Ontario drivers license (travel is required).
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing. Bilingual (English / French) is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary Range : 37.24 to 39.02 per hour