Company Description 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 provide Mental Health Nursing care to adult inpatient Psychiatry patients. The RPN role includes medication administration, delivering patient care to individuals suffering from a psychiatric diagnosis or acute symptoms. Your responsibilities will include: Making behavioural observations, mental status and physical assessments of patients Monitoring patients' responses to pharmaceutical care interventions and reporting findings to the healthcare team Administering medications in accordance with prescriptions and organisational protocols Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of patient care, observations and interventions Providing ongoing communication with other team members, charge nurses and interdisciplinary staff to ensure continuity of care Delivering therapeutic and compassionate patient care whilst maintaining professional boundaries Participating in treatment planning and care coordination meetings Conducting patient education and psychosocial interventions to support recovery and wellbeing Implementing crisis intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques when required Adhering to infection control, safety protocols and professional nursing standards Completing incident reports and contributing to quality improvement initiatives Ensuring effective handover of patient information during shift transitions 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 Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire CPI certification required 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: Various rotating 12 hour shifts - Days & Nights; (Hours subject to change based on operational requirements) Salary: $36.08 to $39.02 per hour Date Refreshed: July 2, 2026 Closing date: July 9, 2026 REF3476P 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. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. 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. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

FTE: 1.0 FTE Union Status: CUPE 815 Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon – Sun – Various rotating 12-hour shifts Employment Status: Temporary Full-time Department: OT Mental Health Acute Unit 2 Length of temporary contract: Approx. 1 year Site Location: Oakville