Registered Nurse - Assertive Community Treatment Team

CMHA Peel Dufferin; Brampton; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based mental health agency in Brampton seeks a full-time Registered Nurse for their Assertive Community Treatment team. The role includes providing comprehensive care plans to clients, coordinating medical assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a strong understanding of mental health. The agency promotes a diverse and equitable work environment and offers competitive benefits, including vacation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

2 weeks accrued vacation + 1 flexible day

Up to 18 sick days accrued per year

HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment

$250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications

$350 annual wellness allowance

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in the acute Mental Health sector.
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL, is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Coordinate and administer medical assessments and referrals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build client care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Assessment and planning

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BScN)

Job description

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

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

Joining the 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:

• 2 weeks accrued vacation + 1 flexible day each year
• Up to 18 sick days accrued per year
• HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 (pro‑rated) annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 (pro‑rated) annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals

We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Assertive Community Treatment team!

The Registered Nurse 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.

Status: Full‑time contract until October 2026, 37.5 hours per week, some evenings and weekends required. Note, this posting is for an active vacancy. Salary: $74,028.74–$87,411.79 annually (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary) Location: This position is based out of our 60 West Drive, Brampton office. Due to the nature of this program, this role is on‑site and/or 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
• 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
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• 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 behavioural change
• 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
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Deadline to Apply: Thursday December 18th at 5:00 PM

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.

Apply Now and EMPOWER your career!

CMHA Peel Dufferin is an equitable employer

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, 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.