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Lakeridge Health

2600002037 - Registered Practical Nurse

Oshawa, ON, Canada

Wage Schedule: $36.950 - $39.020 per hour · Full-time

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Pay: Wage Schedule: $36.950 - $39.020 per hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 18, 2026
Experience: Minimum of current or 1 year experience in an Acute, Community Mental Health, or Addictions unit/program is required;
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Original job description

CUPE

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse

Status: Temporary Part Time

Department: Psychiatry General

Program: Mental Health & Addictions

12, 8, 4 Hour Shifts, days, evenings, nights, weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $36.950 - $39.020 per hour

Posting Reference: 2600002037 (subsequent)

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

Duties And Responsibilities

As a member of an interprofessional team, you will provide client-centred psychiatric, addiction and general nursing care, ensuring the security and safety of the patients while maintaining the CNO standards of nursing practice. You will be responsible for providing clinical care to patients on the inpatient mental health units, which includes the General unit and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Working within a primary nursing model, you will actively contribute to the treatment approach for the unit, perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of client care.

Qualifications

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
A current B.C.L.S. certificate is required
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college
Minimum of current or 1 year experience in an Acute, Community Mental Health, or Addictions unit/program is required;
CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing is considered an asset
Demonstrated commitment to maintaining Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;
Demonstrated excellent knowledge of, and experience in group theories and dynamics;
Demonstrated knowledge of Community Mental Health Resources;
Completion of a Non-Violent Crisis Prevention or equivalent course, or within 1 month of hire.
Completion of a Mental Health Certificate Program preferred with expected completion within 3 years of hire.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Trauma-informed care and Psychotropic medication.
Demonstrated understanding of approaches to assessing and management of suicide risk
Demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour
Ability to conduct Mental Health Assessment with excellent interviewing and communication skills;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop a therapeutic Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team;
Ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds is necessary
Bilingualism or proficiency in a second language would be an asset;
Must have satisfactory performance record;
Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.

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Responsibilities

Provide client-centred psychiatric, addiction, and general nursing care on inpatient mental health units, including the General unit and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. Conduct assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate interprofessional care plans while supporting patient safety and CNO nursing practice standards.

Requirements

Requires registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, a Registered Practical Nurse diploma, current B.C.L.S. certification, and at least one year of relevant acute, community mental health, or addictions experience. Candidates must demonstrate mental health assessment, crisis intervention, communication, and collaborative care skills; a mental health certificate is preferred, and non-violent crisis prevention training is required by hire or within one month.

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing
Mental Health Assessment
Addictions Care
Patient Assessment
Interprofessional Care Planning
Suicide Risk Assessment
Crisis Intervention
De-escalation
Trauma-Informed Care
Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
Mental Health Act Knowledge
Group Dynamics
Therapeutic Communication
Community Mental Health Resources
Cultural Competence
Basic Life Support

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Keywords

Registered Practical Nurse
College of Nurses of Ontario
B.C.L.S. Certification
Mental Health
Psychiatry
Addictions
Inpatient Care
Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
Primary Nursing Model
Mental Health Assessment
Mental Health Act
Trauma-Informed Care
Psychotropic Medication
Suicide Risk Assessment
Crisis Prevention
Disturbed Behaviour Management
Group Theory
Group Dynamics
Community Mental Health Resources
Interprofessional Team
Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship
Reflective Practice
Patient Safety
Non-Violent Crisis Prevention

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