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Registered Practical Nurse - Casual

Kirkland Lake, Ontario

Per diem3+ years experience
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Requirements summary:

  • Registered Practical Nurse diploma;
  • Minimum of three years’ related mental health experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Membership/registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
  • RPN: Medication Administration Course including IM Injections;
  • Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Nursing Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Community Treatment Orders, and other related legislation in Ontario;
  • Sound knowledge of psychotropic medications including usage and potential side effects;

Tools & skills

RPNMental healthMedication administrationCritical thinkingProblem solvingCommunication skillsValid driver's licence
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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Cochrane Timiskaming Branch is currently recruiting a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the Recovery Centre in Kirkland Lake.

In keeping with the Mission, Vision, Values of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Cochrane Timiskaming Branch (CMHA-CT), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a member of a multidisciplinary team and plays a key role in the coordination and delivery of nursing services for clients who are affected by addictions and serious mental illness. The Nurse recognizes and respects the individuality and uniqueness of each client, including their needs, values, beliefs, and choices.

Qualifications:

1. Registered Practical Nurse diploma;

2. Minimum of three years’ related mental health experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;

3. Membership/registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;

4. RPN: Medication Administration Course including IM Injections;

5. Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Nursing Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Community Treatment Orders, and other related legislation in Ontario;

6. Sound knowledge of psychotropic medications including usage and potential side effects;

7. Demonstrated critical thinking skills including strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills;

8. Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;

9. Ability to manage crises in an effective, professional manner;

10. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced, often pressured, environment;

11. Valid driver’s license from the province of Ontario and use of a reliable vehicle for work purposes;

12. The ability to provide services according to a work schedule determined by the employer and according to the needs of the individuals served.

CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming actively seeks candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.

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