Job Description

Why work for CMHA York Region?

We deliver quality mental health and addictions services that promote recovery and health, and end stigma.

Our Values:

Responsive to the needs of our clients, their families, and our communities Respectful in how we meet the needs of our clients and staff in each interaction Committed to delivering the highest quality of care, every time Innovative in our approach to meeting our clients' and communities' needs Inclusive in how we work and serve our clients

Team Values:

We create belonging We build better We deliver

We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:


Competitive Total Compensation (including salary, benefits, pension) + HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
+ Comprehensive Health Benefits

Learn more about us by visiting: https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/

We are hiring a Registered Practical Nurse to work on our Flexible Support program!

Closing Date:

September 24, 2025

Permanent, Full-Time

, 35 Hours per Week, Evening Hours and Weekends may be required

Benefits:

Health & Dental, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal days.

Salary for RPN:

$56,444 per annum.

Location

: The CMHA home office for this role is Aurora, located at 15150 Yonge St Suite 201, Aurora, ON L4G 1M2 and will be required to travel within York Region & South Simcoe to conduct community visits at client's home and in community settings.

Program Profile:

This

Flexible Support

program assists individuals who need support to find or maintain safe and affordable housing. The program offers different types of flexible supports to match a client's current mental health and housing needs.



The program is intended for:


Clients 16 years of age or above who are residing in York Region Vulnerably or precariously housed Those who are homeless Residing in housing with supports Residing in Community Homes for Opportunity or Homes for Special Care

Job Profile:

The RPN conducts mental and physical health assessments, develops plans, coordinates and provides treatment and rehabilitation, as well as professional support. In collaboration with their team, the RPN conducts mental and physical health assessments and makes referrals to community resources including community physicians. Using an Empowerment/Recovery approach, the RPN provides support, assistance, counselling, referrals, and education to clients, and with their permission, their families.



The RPN will also work closely with the clinic psychiatrist to monitor and provide follow-up care for clients who are transitioning out of services.

Requirements:

Licensed Registered Practical Nurse (Dipl. N.)

Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses; cannot be in the qualifying stages

Four or more years' experience as an RPN, preferably in a mental health setting Excellent health assessment skills, sound clinical judgment and diagnostic skills A second language (French, Cantonese, Mandarin, Farsi, Italian, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Tamil, Urdu, French) reflecting the local community is preferred Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act, mental health reform principles, the Substitute Decisions Act, the Health Care Consent Act and PHIPA requirements Ability to apply Recovery principles and empowerment-oriented philosophies and practices in work with clients A valid Canadian driver's license, a minimum $1,000,000 third party liability insurance and proof that insurance covers use of personal vehicle to transport clients A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to the job. This information is not constructed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job.

This position reports to and is supervised by Manager, People and Teams.

Working Conditions:

Predominantly office setting, community settings, meetings at client homes and travel with clients.

Disclaimer:

In keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding, and direction, this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions not noted here.



To request this posting in an alternate format or to request an accommodation in the application process, email AODA@cmha-yr.on.ca.

Application Procedure:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/ and search for Registered Practical Nurse, click on the "Apply Now" button, and proceed to upload your cover letter and resume.



Complete the application form and submit the following:


Cover letter with 300 words or less which tells us why you want the role and why you should be considered for this position. (PDF or Word document) Resume (PDF or Word document) (applications received without a Resume attached will not be considered).

CMHA-YRSS is dedicated to promoting employment equity and dismantling obstacles to employment for marginalized communities. CMHA-YRSS supports the journey to mental wellness, and we welcome applicants with lived experience of mental illness. In acknowledgment of the systemic underrepresentation faced by Black, Indigenous, racialized peoples, and those living with disabilities, this opportunity has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We therefore extend invitations for applications from the following groups:


Racialized Persons Indigenous Persons Persons living with Disabilities

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.