Position InformationPosting Number: ROM26-163E
Title: Registered Nurse (TFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status: Temporary Full-time
Contract End Date: 02/01/2027
FTE: 1.0
Job Schedule: Days/Evenings
Unit: Schizophrenia Inpatient
Department: Integrated Schizophrenia Recovery Program
Union: ONA Local 74 (Ottawa)
Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Level of Police Check: Vulnerable Sector Check
Number of Vacancies: 1
Integrated Schizophrenia Recovery ProgramThis program serves adults aged 18-64 with complex schizophrenia-related conditions requiring intensive support. The focus is on recovery, helping clients reintegrate into the community safely and independently. Referrals from healthcare providers are required.
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.
- English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
Preferred Qualifications: - BScN.
- Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
- Experience in Mental Health and/or addictions.
- Membership and active participation in a professional nursing organization (RNAO).
- Previous experience working in Community Mental Health.
- Knowledge of Community Resources.
- Knowledge and application of illness management recovery principles.
- Experience in Psychosocial Rehabilitation Techniques.
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.
