Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.     

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

We’re looking for a Registered Practical Nurse to work in our Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. 

Employment Status: Temporary Part Time
Duration: December 2026 - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights.

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site – Cross Site Coverage may be required (must be willing to work on all Mental Health Units within the continuum of Mental Health Services) - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights.

Hours of work: Must be able to work all day, evening and/or night shifts - subject to change as per operational needs and Article 3 – Management Rights.

Employee Group: NOWU

Hourly rate: $36.929 - $37.466

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Mental Health

Responsibilities:

• RPN responsibilities set out by the department.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program.
• Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Certification in CPI preferred.
• Minimum 3 years recent related experience is preferred.
• Experience working with acute/crisis mental health patients is preferred.
• Experience in phlebotomy an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities, interpersonal and communications skills required.
• Must be able to work effectively with a variety of people, including other health care team members, patients and visitors.
• Demonstrate adherence to the hospital’s code of conduct.
• Demonstrate good patient assessment skills, crisis skills, patient assessment course related to a specific clinical area, is preferred.
• Experience in risk assessment and mental status examination.
• Demonstrate good patient/family teaching skills required.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and initiative required.
• Current knowledge of, and sensitivity to, patients with chemical dependency issues is required.
• Sensitivity to patients with multi-cultural needs is required.
• Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, phlebotomy, Medication Administration, etc.
• Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources.

• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
  

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.