Full Job Description
We9re looking for a full-time contract Registered Nurse to join our Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Team!
As a registered nurse, you will provide clients with a comprehensive care plan supporting both mental health and health needs, using a stepped care approach. This support will improve client self-defined quality of life, reduce symptoms of mental health issues, improve health outcomes, maintain support systems, and allow bridging to other services. This position will work closely with other professionals through the provision of expertise regarding client medical needs and linkages between mental health and primary health care.
Status: Full-time contract until March 2027, 37.5 hours per week including some evenings/weekends. Note, this posting is for an active vacancy.
Salary: $75,509.31-$89,160.06 annually. (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)
Location: This position is based out of our 60 West Drive, Brampton office. Due to the nature of this program, this role is on-site and/or community based.
What You Will Do:
- Provide comprehensive nursing assessment and plan nursing care requirements including monitoring vitals, completing medication reviews, monitoring results of treatment, health and psychosocial education, developing crisis plans and discharge planning.
- Coordinate, schedule and administer medical assessments of client physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinate psychiatric treatment.
- Manage a caseload including regular re-assessments, updating risk levels and caseload reviews.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to build a client care plan and provide
short-term or intensive case management as needed.
- Refer and link clients to community resources and groups that support recovery goals.
- Contact primary care at regular intervals to report clients9 care plan and discharge summary.
- Participate in regular staff meetings and care planning to provide nursing expertise for client care within multi-disciplinary team.
- Facilitate groups as part of ACT team, including the creation of new groups and act as a back-up facilitator.
- Support organizational nursing needs as required (e.g., annual flu clinic, mobile health clinic).
- Update all appropriate documentation within 24 hours of client contact, as required by CMHA PD policy and procedure.
- Participate in the Nursing Community of Practice and other agency and community committees and workgroups as requested by manager.
This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.
What you need to join our team
- Bachelor9s degree in Nursing (BScN) is required.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing CPMHN (c) is an asset.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in acute Mental Health sector, preferably in the community.
- Demonstrated and extensive knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types mental health or other neurological conditions, addictions, complex physical health, and those who experience an acute behavioral change.
- Demonstrated understanding of the impact of the social determinants of health om well-being and recovery.
- Knowledge of Community Support Services, Primary Care and Mental Health systems and related legislation.
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.
- Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework.
- Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
- Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset.
- Valid Canadian driver9s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification.
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report.
Deadline to Apply Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 5:00p.m.