About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Integrated Community Access Program is seeking a Registered Nurse 3 (Community Mental Health Nurse), reporting to the Clinical Manager of Admissions and Bed Utilization. This position will provide a coordinated, extended hours service that will integrate crisis intervention, central intake services and outbound call centre. The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the coordination of Central Intake including: triaging of all referrals received to Ontario Shores; communication with referral sources to ensure complete and appropriate information is received; presentation of complete referrals to physician responsible for acceptance to the Centre.
The nurse will provide crisis assessments and facilitate admission to Ontario Shores for psychiatric intervention and/or referrals for community support/intervention. Crisis intervention will be provided both in person and via the telephone.
This position will also provide information and system navigation to individuals, families and other care providers.
Requirements
- Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, BScN Preferred.
- Current CPR-HCP is required.
- 5 years psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or service.
- 3 years experience in working in crisis nurse role.
- Sound knowledge of community resources in mental health and addiction.
- Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in depth knowledge of community resources within the Central East LHIN and strong collaborative skills in working with community partners and health care providers
- Thorough knowledge and ability to administer mental status examinations, psychosocial and crisis assessments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the College Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the College.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA is required.
- Ability to work effectively individually as well as part of an interprofessional team.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of psychotropic medication.
- Proven ability to exercise mature, effective judgment and behaviour in emergency situations.
- The candidate will have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills including demonstrated excellent documentation practices.
- The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language would be considered an asset.
- Current driver's license;
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
- Days, evening and weekend work is required
Link to OPSEU Wage Table- This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.
Job Posting Closing: November 20th , 2026. Please note any job applications after this date will not be considered.
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