Registered Nurse- Brief Assessment Service

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; In loco; CAD 57.000 - 81.000; Part-time

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Halton Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Brief Assessment Service in the Mental Health Program. The role involves mental health and risk assessments, one-to-one supportive therapy, and full nursing care within a dynamic ED and inpatient setting.

Ideal candidates will have 1 year of psychiatric emergency experience, current CNO registration, BCLS, and non-violent crisis intervention certification; ability to lead, prioritize care, and work collaboratively with teams is essential.

Competenze

• Current registration in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS Certification required at time of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of psychiatric emergency experience required.
• Mental health community experience preferred.
• Advanced skill in assessment and management of acute mental health and concurrent disorders.
• Additional experience in addictions and/or medical/surgical or emergency nursing would be considered an asset.
• Current certification in non-violent crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable health care legislations.

Mansioni

• Perform mental health and risk assessments.
• Provide one-to-one supportive therapy and medical care.
• Carry out full scope of nursing care per Practice Standards.
• Report to Manager of Mental Health and collaborate with ED and inpatient programs.

Conoscenze

BCLS Certification

Psychiatric Emergency Experience

Mental Health Assessment

Risk Assessment

Autonomous Decision Making

Charge Nurse Duties

Interpersonal Communication

Team Collaboration

Documentation / EHR

Violent Behavior Management

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Registered Nurse- Brief Assessment Service

• Contract
• FTE: Must provide availability of a 0.20 FTE
• Union Status: ONA
• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon – Sun – Various rotating 12-hour shifts
• Employment Status: Temporary Part-time
• Department: OT Emergency Mental Health BAS
• Length of temporary contract: Approx. 1 year

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

The Mental Health Program works in partnership with the Emergency Department to support patient care and access to services.We are currently seeking nurses that have the passion for the art and science of mental health nursing. The successful candidate would perform mental health and risk assessments, and provide one to one supportive therapy and medical care.The position would require the full scope of nursing care, which includes nursing competencies outlined in the College of Nurses Practice Standards.The BAS nurse will report to the Manager of Mental Health, working collaboratively with the Emergency Department and inpatient Programs, alongside other hospital services and community agencies.

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Current BCLS Certification required at time of hire;
• Minimum of 1yearof psychiatric emergency experience required
• Mental health community experiencepreferred
• Advanced skill in the assessment and management of acute mental health and concurrent disorders conditions, including mental status examination, suicide risk assessment, management of aggressive behaviour, bio-psychosocial assessment, physical health assessment, treatment and transitional care;
• Additional experience inaddictions and/or medical/surgical or emergency nursing would be considered an asset;
• Current certification in non-violent crisis intervention
• Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable health care legislations

Additional skills:

• Demonstrated ability to perform charge nurse duties preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize care and make informed autonomous decisions;
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex and difficult patient and family situations;
• Physical ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of aggressive behaviour;
• Proficient in the use of computers, with the ability to type notes and utilize the electronic health record;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent organization, time management, professionalism, and ability to work as part of team;
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record required;
• Passion for change, quality improvement, and professional development

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centred care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Hours:Mondayto Sunday, Various 12 hour shifts, 1930-0730(hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Date Posted: November 5, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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