Job Description

Position(S) Registered Nurse

Competition # 2026-264 (New)

Status Temporary Part-Time (up to 6 months with possible extension)

Department Mental Health: Mobile Crisis Response Team

Salary: $41.58-$58.98/Hour

Union Association ONA

HOURS: 10 hour days 2 days a week which may include days, evenings and weekends.

Reporting to the Emergency Department Manager the Mental Health Crisis Team are responsible for the provision of a full range of client-centred clinical services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, responding to telephone crisis calls and referrals, providing clinical assessments including physical health, medication and side effects, allergies and interactions, risk assessments, providing consultation and collaboration, care coordination, patient and family education, provision of patient centred advocacy, referral and/or facilitating care and discharge planning and liaise with community partners. Working as part of a multidisciplinary mental health outpatient treatment team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of quality nursing care to a patient or group of patients. The provision of such nursing care is expected to be within the Standards of Nursing Practice (CNO) and the standards of the hospital and particular program.

The Registered Nurse is expected to maintain competence and skills through on-going participation in continuing education and will be able to demonstrate proof of such participation. The Registered Nurse actively participates in the CNO Quality Assurance Program.

There is also an expectation that the Registered Nurse will participate in in-service and hospital wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy client-centred environment as well as contributing to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BScN is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Post diploma certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing considered an asset
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with people who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness/substance use disorder in an Acute Mental Health setting, Community Mental Health setting or Mental Health Crisis Team.
• Demonstrated and experience on risk assessments, suicide prevention, principles of crisis theory and intervention
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development as evidenced by participation in programs, courses, seminars that enhance skills and knowledge.
• Partner with police in completing mobile crisis intervention
• Working in concert with Police Services, providing first responder (911) face-to-face assessment of a person in crisis, including mental health assessments.
• Ability to develop solid partnerships with police, EMS, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, health and social service agencies and other agencies.
• Valid BCLS and CPR certification.
• Demonstrated competency to administer naloxone in emergent situations.
• Completion of Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST) is required.
• Knowledge of Crisis Management is preferred.
• Non-violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training is required.
• Current drivers abstract, a Valid Class G Ontario driver’s license and current vehicle insurance in good standing is required to participate in community programming, mobile crisis response team, home visits and/or traveling to satellite offices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven ability to conduct nursing assessments, risk assessments, suicide prevention
• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills for both telephone and person-to-person
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in providing treatment methods such as individual, group and family therapy, to persons with an acute and/or severe mental illness.
• Knowledge of inpatient and community based resources for youth, and adults with mental health
• Experience providing a range of evidence based therapy modalities, including Cognitive behavioural therapy, Narrative Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational interviewing and crisis intervention/management.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including, but not limited to, The Mental Health Act, The Regulated Health Professionals Act, The Substitute Decisions Act, The Health Care Consent Act, and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment methods.
• Strong clinical assessment skills in mental health
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in providing treatment to persons with an acute and/or severe mental illness.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of community resources, programs and agencies available for clients with mental health/substance use disorders and their families/significant others.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, cooperatively and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team environment including participation in treatment consultations.
• Experience working in a computerized environment, sound knowledge and understanding of computer-based operations
• Participates in research and continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrated sensitivity and awareness of the stigma frequently experienced by persons carrying a psychiatric diagnosis
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering culturally diverse environment and 2SLGBTQ sensitive care environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment,
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to client care
• Excellent attendance and availability required.