Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Mental Health Services

Pay/Union: ONA (ONA Rates of Pay - $39.07-$56.00)

Location: Kingston, Ontario

Permanent Part-Time and Full-Time Positions available

Eligible for $5K Sign-On Bonus and up to $15K Relocation Allowance

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), ranked among Canada's top 25 research hospitals, is an Academic Health Centre affiliated with Queen's University. KHSC is a leader in mental health care, education, and research, serving a diverse population across southeastern Ontario.

Inpatient Mental Health Services:

As a member of the Inpatient Mental Health Nursing Team, you will work in a dynamic, recovery-oriented environment that supports individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges. Our units provide care for patients with a range of psychiatric diagnoses, including mood disorders, psychosis, and concurrent disorders.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, person-centered care that promotes stabilization, safety, and recovery. Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced nurse, KHSC offers a comprehensive orientation and mentorship program to support your transition and professional growth in mental health nursing.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. Conduct mental status assessments, administer medications, and implement care plans in collaboration with the care team. Support patients and families through education, advocacy, and therapeutic communication. Contribute to a safe and respectful environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Basic Qualifications

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Eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Demonstrated interest or experience in mental health nursing. Current BCLS certification. Satisfactory criminal reference check required.

Why Join KHSC?

Work in a supportive, team-based environment with access to ongoing education and professional development. Be part of a hospital committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. Enjoy the lifestyle and community of Kingston, a vibrant city on the shores of Lake Ontario.



KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee's Calls to Action on Health.

KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.