Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
C.N.A. certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing or commitment to obtain within 2 years
Completion of Non-violent crisis intervention training
Minimum of 1 year acute mental health experience
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario and related legislation
Understanding of current psychopharmacology and treatments in Mental Health
Effective computer skills and problem-solving abilities
Ability to establish therapeutic alliances with clients
Demonstrated empathy and understanding towards patients
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
Provide assessment and evidence-based nursing care for patients with acute mental health needs
Perform thorough mental status examinations and implement therapeutic interventions
Advocate for patients by applying knowledge of mental health legislation
Utilize Case Management principles to plan and carry out consistent care
Function as part of a multidisciplinary team in an adult in-patient mental health unit
Support acutely ill and high-risk psychiatric populations, including suicidal individuals
Engage in one-on-one and group therapeutic interventions
Benefits
Rotating 12-hour shifts from Monday to Sunday
Opportunity for professional development and leadership training
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Focus on recovery and instilling hope in patients
Engagement in evidence-based practices and therapeutic interventions
Full Job Description
The RN functions as a valued member of the multidisciplinary team providing assessment and evidence-based nursing care for patients with acute mental health needs.
Solid knowledge and skill includes the ability to perform thorough mental status examination, to utilize developmentally appropriate approaches, to implement and evaluate of various therapeutic interventions, to provide mental health teaching to patients and families, based on principles of adult education, to provide one to one and group therapeutic interventions.
Essential to the role is a strong knowledge of all pertinent mental health legislation and the application of it in order to advocate effectively for patients living with mental health disorders.
The nurse uses Case Management principles of planning and carrying out care consistently over the duration of a patient's admission, allowing for a deeper and more informed therapeutic partnership. Belief in recovery and instilling hope are our critical values.
Using a Primary Nursing Model, the successful candidate will function as a member of the multidisciplinary team on our adult in-patient mental health unit. The nurse will be skilled in dealing with acutely ill and high risk psychiatric populations including suicidal individuals, those with severe depressive or psychotic illnesses and personality and behaviour disorders.
Qualifications
Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
C.N.A. certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing designation or required commitment to obtain in the next 2 years.
Completion of Non-violent crisis intervention training required
Minimum of 1 year acute mental health experience required
Knowledge and skill in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing to Practice within the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses' Standards of Practice (www.cfmhn.ca/standards.html)
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario & other related legislation
Knowledge and understanding of current psychopharmacology and other treatments in Mental Health
Effective computer skills
Excellent problem solving and conflict/crisis resolution skills
Ability to establish a therapeutic alliance with clients
Willing to participate in and learn effective leadership skills
Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to this population mandatory
Effective team player who projects a positive, non-judgmental attitude
Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
Satisfactory employment and attendance record required
Additional Information
Hours: Monday to Sunday; various rotating 12 hour shifts, (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)
Salary: $41.15 to $58.98 per hour
Date Posted: November 3, 2026
Internal application deadline: November 10, 2026
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