Mental Health Registered Nurse (Bilingual)

Carecor Health Services Ltd.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work/life balance

Medical and dental benefits

Paid hourly

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare Ltd. is looking for a Bilingual Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time, on-site contract position in Ottawa, Ontario. The candidate will provide essential mental health services, including assessments, care plans, and crisis intervention.

Ideal candidates must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing with mental health certification and be capable of providing care in both English and French. The position offers a great work/life balance with weekdays only and includes medical benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a Mental Health Nurse.
• Skilled in assessment and development of care plans.
• Able to provide counseling in both individual and group settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services in a primary health care setting.
• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and medication management.
• Use CBT, DVT, or motivational interview techniques in therapy.

Skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Bio-psychosocial assessments

Crisis intervention

Counseling techniques

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

Registered Nurse license

Certificate of Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Mental Health Registered Nurse (Bilingual)

Location

Ottawa, Ontario

Description

Full‑time, on‑site contract opportunity for a Bilingual Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) with three (3) years of experience. This role is part of Military Health Services. Monday to Friday schedule with day shifts only (no nights, no weekends).

Our Mental Health Nurses (MHNs) provide mental health services in a primary health care setting. Responsibilities include assessment, nursing diagnosis, development and implementation of care plans, crisis intervention, counseling, and life skills programming in the clinic.

Provide counseling services in individual and/or group therapy sessions using CBT, DVT, or motivational interview techniques. Candidates must be skilled in bio‑psychosocial assessments and medication management from inpatient and outpatient perspectives.

Education / Qualifications

• Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a recognized college or university with either a certificate in Mental Health Nursing or certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing from the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA).
• Registered Nurse license from the provincial or territorial professional college or association in the province of practice.
• Certificate of Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent such as Cardio‑pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED) Level C. Annual recertification is required.
• Must be able to provide care in both English and French.

Benefits

• Great work/life balance with daytime hours (Monday to Friday) only.
• No nights, no weekends, no on‑call.
• Paid on an hourly basis.
• Medical and dental benefits available for employees who work more than 22.5 hours.