Position InformationPosting Number: ROM26-156E
Title: Registered Nurse (TFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status: Temporary Full-time
Contract End Date: 10/09/2026
FTE: 1.0
Job Schedule: Days
Unit: Psychiatric Outreach
Department: Community Mental Health
Union: ONA Local 74 (Ottawa)
Site: Community Mental Health - Carlingwood & Satellite Offices
Level of Police Check: Vulnerable Sector Check
Number of Vacancies: 1
Program Description: Community Mental Health ProgramCommunity mental health services provide support in non-hospital settings, including clients' homes, shelters, and community residences. This program enables individuals to receive specialized services while supporting community providers with education and consultation. The program operates through eight specialized teams based out of Carling wood Shopping Centre in Ottawa.
Qualifications- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Up to 3 months Nursing Experience
- Knowledge of mental health/addiction issues
- Clear understanding of MHA and relevant legislation
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in psychiatric nursing practice as articulated in the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice.
- Knowledge of mental health/addiction issues with specific knowledge about physical/medical compilations related to mental health and addictions
- Able to meet the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses
- CPR certification within the last 12 months (BCLS at a minimum)
- Evidence of continuing professional education
- Effective verbal and written communications skills
- Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Problem solving, leadership and management skills in responding to complex and rapidly changing situations
- Sensitivity, skills and experience working with diverse individuals and communities
- Must possess a valid G driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle
- English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
Preferred Qualifications: - Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
- Experience in Mental Health and/or addictions
- Membership and active participation in a professional nursing organization (RNAO)
- Experience working with homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness
- Experience working in the community and knowledge of community resources
- Concurrent Disorder Training
Salary Range: 41.15 to 58.98 per hour
Additional Information - All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that 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.
