Job Description

VACANCY NUMBER:
0000025457


POSITION:
Registered Practical Nurse



LOCATION:

Chatham-Kent, Ontario




DEPARTMENT:
Psychiatry




STATUS:
Regular Part-Time




SALARY RANGE:

$37.24 - $38.19



# OF POSITIONS:
1




POSTING DATE: 05 November 2025




BARGAINING UNIT:
Unifor




In order to be considered, please ensure that you attach your current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.


ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill, Experience)
Current Certification of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the Ontario College of Nurses.

RPN Diploma preferred.

Current BCLS certification.

-Computer Skills - Intranet, Microsoft Office, Care Manager, STAR, Solcom, Risk
Monitor Pro.
Practice level consistent with the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of

Nurses of Ontario, which includes but is not limited to:
Evidence of the successful, administration and management of blood &

blood products
Evidence of the successful completion and/or practice in processing

physician orders, administration of oral, subcutaneous, IM, suppository,
aerosol and IV medications, venipuncture and IV initiation and management
Demonstrated adherence to the expectations of nursing practice at CKHA

Member of RPNAO preferred

Minimum of 2 (two) years current experience (in the last 6 (six) months) working in a Mental Health or Residential Withdrawal Management setting preferred

Knowledge of Mental Illness and current treatment modalities required

Well developed assessment and intervention skills with the adult mentally

ill population
Current training in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (NVCPI)

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Health Reform

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) within the past 5 years

* Satisfactory Attendance