Registered Nurse

Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel; Brampton; Presencial; CAD 76.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

4 weeks vacation

18 sick days per year

HOOPP Pension Plan

$250 annual education funding for CE/c

$350 annual wellness allowance

Pay for performance incentive

Descripción de la vacante

CMHA Peel Dufferin is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Brampton, Ontario. You’ll develop comprehensive care plans, monitor clinical needs, and coordinate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to support mental health and primary care needs.

This role requires a BScN, active RN registration in Ontario, and 3–5 years in acute mental health. On-site work with a strong focus on coordinated community-based care and patient

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BScN) is required.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing CPMHN (c) is an asset.
• 3–5 years of experience in acute Mental Health, preferably in the community.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and recovery.
• Knowledge of Community Support Services, Primary Care and Mental Health systems and related legislation.
• Fluency in a second language; ASL is an asset.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (police check) satisfactory.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment and plan nursing care, including monitoring vitals and discharge planning.
• Coordinate medical assessments and referrals to community physicians for treatment.
• Manage a caseload with regular re-assessments and risk level updates.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to build client care plans.
• Refer clients to community resources supporting recovery goals.
• Maintain regular contact with primary care to report care plans and summaries.
• Participate in staff meetings and provide nursing expertise within the team.
• Facilitate ACT team groups or act as backup facilitator.
• Support organizational nursing needs (e.g., flu clinics, mobile clinics).
• Update documentation within 24 hours of client contact per policy.
• Engage with Nursing Community of Practice and other committees as requested.

Conocimientos

Registered Nurse

Mental health care

Crisis intervention

Community health

Cultural competence

ASL asset

Educación

Nursing degree (BScN)

Descripción del empleo

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.

Joiningthe Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:

• 4 weeks accrued vacation
• Up to 18 paid sick days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program

We are looking for a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team!

As a registered nurse, you will provide clients with a comprehensive care plan supporting both mental health and health needs, using a stepped care approach. This support will improve client self-defined quality of life, reduce symptoms of mental health issues, improve health outcomes, maintain support systems, and allow bridging to other services. This position will work closely with other professionals through the provision of expertise regarding client medical needs and linkages between mental health and primary health care.

Status: Full-Time permanent, 37.5 hours weekly, including some evenings and weekends. Note, this posting is for an active vacancy.

Base Salary: $75,509.31 - $89,160.03 annually (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)

Location: This position is based out of our office at 60, West drive, Brampton, Ontario. Due to the nature of the program, this role is on-site and community based.

What you will do

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment and plan nursing care requirements including monitoring vitals, completing medication reviews, monitoring results of treatment, health and psychosocial education, developing crisis plans and discharge planning.
• Coordinate, schedule and administer medical assessments of client physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinate psychiatric treatment.
• Manage a caseload including regular re-assessments, updating risk levels and caseload reviews.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to build a client care plan and provide short-term or intensive case management as needed.
• Refer and link clients to community resources and groups that support recovery goals.
• Contact primary care at regular intervals to report clients’ care plan and discharge summary.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and care planning to provide nursing expertise for client care within multi-disciplinary team.
• Facilitate groups as part of ACT team, including the creation of new groups and act as a back-up facilitator.
• Support organizational nursing needs as required (e.g., annual flu clinic, mobile health clinic).
• Update all appropriate documentation within 24 hours of client contact, as required by CMHA PD policy and procedure.
• Participate in the Nursing Community of Practice and other agency and community committees and workgroups as requested by manager.

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What you need to join our team

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BScN) is required.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing CPMHN (c) is an asset.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in acute Mental Health sector, preferably in the community.
• Demonstrated and extensive knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types mental health or other neurological conditions, addictions, complex physical health, and those who experience an acute behavioral change.
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of the social determinants of health om well-being and recovery.
• Knowledge of Community Support Services, Primary Care and Mental Health systems and related legislation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework.
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report.

Deadline to Apply Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5:00p.m.

At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only assist people who are struggling, you’ll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time.

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments, and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, those with a personal lived or living experience navigating mental health, substance use and/or addiction challenges and personal recovery and all equity-deserving groups.

*2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).

Accessibility Statement

When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback, please email us at [e-mail]

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidate’s experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

Next Steps

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.