Nursing jobs in Ajax, Ontario

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(TEMPORARY FULL-TIME) REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY UNIT (GPU)
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Whitby, ON
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(TEMPORARY PART- TIME)REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - GERIATRIC DEMENTIA UNIT (GDU)
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Whitby, ON
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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

(TEMPORARY PART- TIME)REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - GERIATRIC DEMENTIA UNIT (GDU)

Whitby, ON, L1N 5S9, Canada

Part-time

Within 25 km of Ajax · About 11.2 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Part-time
Posted: Oct 13, 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). As an RPN, you will provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses by using a recovery focused model of care, built upon compassion, inspiration and hope. To be an active and equal member of the interprofessional team.

The assignment is within our Geriatric Dementia Unit (GDU). This unit provides specialized services for seniors over 65 years of age and older with a diagnosis of Dementia presenting with disruptive behaviour. This patient population requires assessment, stabilization and treatment and management of challenging behaviours with the goal of community reintegration. GDU is moving towards a formalized behavioural management mode utilizing abilities-based programming.

Please Note: Although the posted vacancy is for the GDU, Registered Practical Nurses must have the ability to work in any area of the Ontario Shores as patient needs dictate.

Requirements:
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Demonstrated knowledge of College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the CNO.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, as well as relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated competence within the full scope of practice of a Registered Practical Nurse in the provision of assessment, care, medications, interventions and documentation of care needs.
• Demonstrated working knowledge / experience with computers
• Meditech Experience preferred
• Ability to implement and model the Recovery philosophy in all aspects of care as a Recovery Champion
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
• Must be able to work shifts.
• It is highly encouraged that staff complete the RPN Mental Health certification within five years of hire date
• Recent psychiatric nursing and/or seniors experience in a mental health facility, long term care facility or service Preferred.
• The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language is an asset.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table-This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit

Job Posting Closing: October 27TH 2026. Please note any job applications after this closing date will not be considered.

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Responsibilities

Provide specialized nursing care to geriatric patients with dementia using a recovery-focused model. Collaborate with an interprofessional team to manage challenging behaviors and support community reintegration.

Requirements

Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Experience in psychiatric nursing or seniors' care is preferred, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Skills

Registered Practical Nursing
Geriatric Dementia Care
Mental Health Nursing
Patient Assessment
Behavioral Management
Medication Administration
Interprofessional Collaboration
Crisis Intervention
Documentation
Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Reflective Practice
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Recovery Philosophy

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Keywords

Registered Practical Nurse
Geriatric Dementia Unit
Mental Health Act
PHIPA
CNO Standards of Practice
BCLS
Meditech
Recovery Champion
Psychiatric Nursing
Long Term Care
Abilities-based Programming
Multidisciplinary Team
Nursing
Healthcare
Clinical Documentation

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