Registered Nurse (RN)- Mental Health
Description
Position Details
Posting #: 32165
Department: Nursing Resource Team - Mental Health
Employee Type: Regular, Part Time
If Temporary, Number Of Weeks
Union: ONA
Openings Remaining: 1
Schedule
- Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Holidays
- Time of Day: Days, Evenings, Nights
- Shift: Rotating, 12 hour
- Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)
Application Dates
- Opening Date: 26/08/2025
- Closing Date: 02/09/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date
Position Description
Unit Profile
The Mental Health Nursing Resource Team is a staffing team that provides quality holistic nursing care to clients living with major mental disorders across the acute and tertiary care settings within the Mental Health & Addictions Program at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. It is comprised of full time and part time RNs whose shifts are assigned to various clinical units to meet staffing requirements. Mental Health Nursing Resource Team nurses may be called in for relief or pre-booked as the need arises and will practice in multiple settings, including acute mental health (Charlton and West 5th Campuses), and tertiary mental health (West 5th Campus).
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse provides care for patients in accordance with the mission, vision and values of SJHH and the Mental Health and Addiction Program (MHAP), the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nursing (CFMHN) Standards. Nurses in the MHAP are committed to the alleviation of stigma and discrimination related to mental health and addiction, as well as reduction of the use of seclusion and restraint in all our services. The principles of person-centred nursing, recovery and trauma informed care is foundational to this specialized nursing practice. As a member of the inter-professional team, the RN is responsible for the provision of quality, holistic, specialized nursing care for patients with complex mental illnesses. The RN provides safe, evidence-based therapeutic interventions across the care continuum. The RN completes assessments, plans and organizes treatment/therapeutic interventions, documents and evaluates interventions. The RN models professional leadership and provides decision-making support by collaborating and delegating within the inter-professional team.
Qualifications
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)), or commitment to complete within 5 years of hire as a condition of employment, is preferred
- Current BCLS/HCP certification is required
- CPI – Crisis Prevention Training (or successful completion as part of clinical orientation) is required
- Minimum of one year of recent mental health nursing experience with demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in the care of patients with serious mental illness required
- Demonstrated knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Act, Consent and Capacity, and other legislation relevant to the practice of psychiatric/mental health nursing is required
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, professional standards and guidelines, SJHH corporate and departmental Policies and Procedures, including successful completion of WHMIS training
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
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.