Description
Position Details
Posting #: 32426
Department: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) - Brant
Employee Type: Temporary, Part Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 52
Union: ONA
Openings Remaining: 1
Schedule
- Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Occasional Weekends, Holidays
- Time of Day: Days, Evenings
- Shift: 7.5 hour
- Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Marquis House, St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre (Brantford)
Application Dates
- Opening Date: 30/09/2025
- Closing Date: 07/10/2025
- Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date
Position Description
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse, under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing, functions as a member of the nursing team to provide preventative, restorative, educational and/or supportive care. Excellent knowledge, critical thinking, decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessing, planning and implementing nursing care.
Reporting to the Manager of the Brant Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, the Registered Nurse works as an interdisciplinary team member to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support and crisis intervention services in the form of case management for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in the clients’ environment of choice. The program operates seven days per week and shift work will be required.
Qualifications
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Knowledge of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Model and ACTT Standards will be an asset.
- A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, both inpatient and outpatient in the community, preferred
- Specialty in substance abuse and/or addictions counseling will be an asset
- Experience in forensic/dual diagnosed/developmental delay will be an asset
Responsibilities
- Participates as a generalist on a multidisciplinary ACTT team to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support and crisis intervention services for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
- Practice according to a recovery framework
- Conducting mental status exams
- Assessing risk for suicide through the use of Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale
St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision
St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH)
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.