Registered Nurse - Adult Inpatient, Mental Health

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. This role involves providing exceptional care to mental health patients, utilizing your expertise in psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention. Join a dynamic team committed to improving patient care through innovative practices and technology. As part of a recognized employer in the Greater Toronto area, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about mental health and ready to contribute to a forward-thinking healthcare team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Evidence-based leadership

Commitment to staff engagement

Involvement in research and academic collaboration

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Minimum 2 years recent mental health nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and treatment of mental health patients in acute phases.
• Performing mental status examinations and crisis interventions.
• Leading individual/group counseling and therapeutic activities.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment skills

Crisis intervention skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Phlebotomy skills

Education

BScN or degree in health sciences

Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we’re looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit within the Mental Health and Addictions Program.

Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time

Duration: ending November 2025

Hours of work: Must be able to work all day/evening/nights shift, subject to change based on unit needs

Hourly Rate Range: $39.07 - $56.00

Employee Group: ONA

Location: Wilson Site (Subject to change)

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Mental Health & Addictions

Responsibilities:

• R.N. responsibilities for the assessment and treatment of mental health patients in the acute phase of the illness.
• Effective use of the primary care nursing model.
• Ability to perform mental status examination and crisis intervention.
• Resource/team leader responsibilities.
• Individual/group counselling, individual supportive intervention and therapeutic group activities.
• Nurses may be reassigned to other mental health units as per the Collective Agreement.

Requirements:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS/CPR certification required.
• BScN or a degree in health sciences preferred.
• Minimum 2 years recent mental health nursing experience is preferred.
• Formal CPI certification preferred.
• Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing required or willingness to obtain when eligible to do so.
• Funding/payment for certification is the individual's responsibility with guidance from the Hospital.
• Excellent psychiatric assessment and risk assessment skills.
• Phlebotomy skills an asset.
• Experience with chronically mentally ill patients.
• Understanding of functional psychiatric illnesses, addictions and treatments.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and RAI-MH assessment.
• Crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with an ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to effectively work in a stressful fast-paced acute patient care environment.
• Excellent attendance and discipline-free record required.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.