Registered Nurse; TFT FTE

Position: Registered Nurse (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Information

Posting Number: ROM
25-446E Title: Registered Nurse (TFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status: Temporary Full-time Contract End Date: 05/17/2026 FTE: 1.0 Job Schedule: Days Unit: Psychiatric Outreach Department: Community Mental Health Union: ONA Local 74 (Ottawa)
Site: Community Mental Health - Carlingwood & Satellite Offices Number of Vacancies: 1

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education

Program

Description:

Community Mental Health Program
Community mental health services provide support in non-hospital settings, including clients' homes, shelters, and community residences. This program enables individuals to receive specialized services while supporting community providers with education and consultation. The program operates through eight specialized teams based out of Carlingwood Shopping Centre in Ottawa.
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:

Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Experience in Mental Health and/or addictions

Membership and active participation in a professional nursing organization (RNAO)

Experience working with homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness

Experience working in the community and knowledge of community resources

Concurrent Disorder Training

Salary Range: 40.24 to 57.68 per hour