Registered Nurse - Adult Inpatient, Mental Health

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,434 - 79,459; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The role involves the assessment and treatment of mental health patients and working with a primary care nursing model. Applicants must have current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a minimum of 2 years of recent mental health nursing experience. The position is temporary full-time with an hourly rate ranging from $40.24 to $57.68.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent mental health nursing experience is preferred.
• Understanding of functional psychiatric illnesses, addictions and treatments.
• Excellent attendance and discipline-free record required.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and treatment of mental health patients in acute phase.
• Effectively use the primary care nursing model.
• Conduct individual/group counseling and therapeutic activities.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment skills

Crisis intervention skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Phlebotomy skills

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current BCLS/CPR certification

Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

BScN or a degree in health sciences

Job description

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!

Job Title: Registered Nurse

To work in our Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit within the Mental Health and Addictions Program.

Employment Status: Temporary Full Time

Duration: September 2026 - subject to change as per Article B – Management Functions

Hours of work: Must be able to work all day, evening and/or night shifts - subject to change as per Article B – Management Functions and operational needs

Hourly Rate Range: $40.24 - $57.68

Employee Group: ONA

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site - subject to change as per Article B – Management Functions

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Adult Inpatient Mental Health

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.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS/CPR certification required.
• Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing required or willingness to obtain when eligible to do so.
• BScN or a degree in health sciences preferred.
• Minimum 2 years recent mental health nursing experience is preferred.
• Formal CPI certification preferred.
• 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.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

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.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.