Registered Nurse - Ham ACTT 2

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System invites a Registered Nurse to join the ACT Team 2 in Hamilton. You will work within a multidisciplinary group to provide treatment, rehabilitation and crisis intervention for clients with serious mental illness.

The role requires on-call hours, day and evening shifts, and driving may be involved to support clients in the community. Eligible applicants hold an Ontario RN registration and preferred CPMHN(c).

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)) preferred.
• Knowledge of the ACT Team Model and community crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment, rehabilitation and support to individuals with serious mental illness.
• Participate as a team member in a multidisciplinary group to deliver crisis intervention services.
• Develop treatment plans and conduct mental status assessments in the client’s environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Professional development

Education

BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Position Details

• Position Details Job Number: JR02080
• Department: Hamilton Assertive Community Treatment Team ACTT 2
• This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Hamilton ACTT 2
• Job Type: Regular, Full time
• Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months
• Number of Positions: 1
• Union: ONA Local 75
• Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $41.15 - $58.98
• Schedule Work Days: Holidays, Monday to Friday, Weekends
• Time of Day: Days, Evenings
• Shift: Hours - 7.5
• Shift Start: (If applicable)
• Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy
• Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-09-17
• Closing Date: 2026-09-24

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of the ACT Team 2 (ACTT), the Registered Nurse participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support and crisis intervention services for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in the clients’ environment of choice. The program operates seven days per week and some on-call hours and shift work will be required.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)) preferred.
• Knowledge of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Model
• A minimum of 4-5 years experience with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, both inpatient and outpatient in the community, preferred
• Specialty in substance abuse and/or addictions counseling will be an asset
• Experience in forensic/dual diagnosed/developmental delay will be an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience in: psychosocial rehabilitation; conducting mental status examinations; assessing, managing and evaluating crisis situations; conducting physical assessments; developing treatment plans for clients living in the community, and working with individuals with concurrent disorders
• Practice according to a recovery framework
• Knowledge of the signs and symptoms, intervention strategies and treatment modalities of a variety of psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge of current psychotropic medications, including side effects and therapeutic effects
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective professional and therapeutic relationships
• Knowledge of Mental Health Reform, the Mental Health Act, and other appropriate legislation
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching skills
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in work assignments and work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Venipuncture skills and experience is an asset
• Good attendance and work record are essential
• Valid driver’s license, adequate insurance and use of a vehicle

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]).

At St. Joe’s Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting benefits and rewards. Whether you're passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there’s a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed! Dignity. Respect. Service. Justice. Responsibility. Enquiry.