Registered Nurse Mental Health Early Intervention Program

Halton Healthcare; Milton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Milton seeks an experienced Nurse to coordinate services for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and administering medications. Candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have current BCLS certification. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $40.24 to $57.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with good standing.
• Experience in psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery.
• Willingness to learn administration of structured clinical scales.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment interviews.
• Develop individual treatment plans with the clinical team.
• Provide education to clients and families.
• Administer and monitor psychiatric medications.

Skills

Psychosocial rehabilitation principles

Advocacy skills

Collaboration with clients and families

Crisis intervention

Knowledge of Ontario Mental Health Act

Education

Nursing Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Current BCLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Windows Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Within a multidisciplinary team the Nurse will coordinate early identification / screening, diagnostic, and intervention services for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis. The Nurse, in collaboration with the clinical team, will ensure the development and implementation of a comprehensive individualized treatment plan that mitigates the effects of a first episode of psychosis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment interviews.
• Administer structured clinical scales.
• In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the client and their families develop treatment plans based on client goals and knowledge of psychiatric and psychosocial treatment modalities.
• Use recovery and rehabilitation models in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of client and family‑centred interventions.
• Engage in shared‑care with the client and the client’s primary practitioner.
• Provide education to clients, families, and community partners.
• Administration and monitoring of psychiatric medications including both oral and intramuscular injections.
• Liaise and advocate between the client, family, other members of the treatment team, and the larger treatment community.
• Provide crisis intervention and support.
• Provide care acknowledging the unique needs of young adult clients and their families.
• Support clients and/or families by meeting in both the office and community locations, including the client’s home and public meeting places.
• Facilitate, with the client/family’s consent, the involvement of significant others / social network in the assessment and goal definition process.
• Participate in team regional and/or community‑based group planning, implementation and evaluation as needed.
• Participate in program evaluation, research, and best‑practice activities.
• Attend team administrative/regional and other relevant system‑level meetings.
• Complete required documentation and statistical collection in a timely manner.
• Supervise students / volunteers as required.

Qualifications

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Current BCLS certification required at time of hire.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in the principles and practices of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery including hope and empowerment.
• Ability to work in collaborative partnership with clients, family, and community resources.
• Ability to advocate on behalf of clients and families.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act.
• Knowledge of community resources to support clients and families.
• Skills in Microsoft Outlook, Windows Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with accessing online laboratory results.
• Knowledge and experience working with clients with concurrent disorders.
• Ability or willingness to learn the administration of structured clinical scales.
• Willingness to participate in research and program evaluation.
• Evidence of continued professional development and education.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation required.

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Friday days including Mon Wed Thu Fri 8:30‑4:30 and Tuesday 11:00‑7:00 (Hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Site: Milton District Hospital, Georgetown Hospital, Acton Oakville Hospital

Salary: $40.24 to $57.68 per hour

Date Posted: November 4 2025

Internal applicants due by: November 11 2025

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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 are committed to excellence, quality, and patient satisfaction as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply, but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations 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.

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Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time