Registered Practical Nurse, Cpt

Position: 0000044466 - REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, CPT
Location: St. Catharines

Vacancy details
Vacancy number: 44466cc

Job title:

registered practical nurse, cpt

Status: casual part time

Department: withdrawal management services

Location:

264 welland avenue, st. Catharines

Hours of work: shifts may be offered in advance or arise on short notice, including last minute call-ins, based on operational needs, 12-hour shifts,  &

Number of positions: 5

Posting date: 22 september 2026

Closing date: 28 september 2026

Union: service employee's international union-service

Wage range: $37.972 to $39.97 per hour

Position objective:
Working to promote nursing excellence, quality patient/client-centred care and high professional standards, the registered practical nurse will provide care through the therapeutic application of skills, knowledge, abilities and nursing standards, while collaborating with other cmha team members. The objective of the registered practical nurse is to provide safe and competent care through the application of nursing knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect in a setting of treatment for concurrent disorders.

Shift rotations are subject to change.

Qualifications:

Current registered practical nurse registration with the college of nurses of ontario

Current bcls certification

One year experience working to the full scope of practice as outlined by the college of nurses of ontario as a registered practical nurse in a mental health unit

Successful completion of the addiction care and treatment online course through the university of british columbia

Current medication administration experience within the last two years

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in physical assessment

Demonstrated proficiency in the application of enhanced nursing skills within the last two years

Current safe management group (smg) 1-2-3 certification /non-violent crisis intervention certification or gpa (gentle persuasive approach)

Demonstrated knowledge of the mental health act and all applicable legislation

Demonstrated knowledge of addictions and assessments

Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting nursing practice standards as outlined by the college of nurses of ontario and related professional associations

Must have good interpersonal skills sufficient to relate to clients with an attitude of compassion and understanding which is non-patronizing and that will encourage highly supportive individual relationships

Good interpersonal skills sufficient to relate to clients with an attitude of compassion and understanding which is non-patronizing and that will encourage highly supportive individual relationships

Must have knowledge of community agencies

Applies niagara health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service

Demonstrated commitment to patient/client-centred care

Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a collaborative total client care model

Demonstrated commitment to client and family education and the ability to promote health and wellness

Evidence of accurate, timely and appropriate documentation according to best practice guidelines and college of nurses of ontario standards

Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe practice as outlined by the college of nurses of ontario

Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving

Consistent and regular attendance required

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