Registered Nurse, Mental Health FT 2026-7049

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Health & Dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Education grant

Wellness program

DEI initiatives

Job summary

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Cambridge, Ontario, is hiring a Registered Nurse for Mental Health to support ED to Inpatient MH units and discharge planning. You will work with psychiatrists, nurses, and allied health professionals to provide crisis stabilization and coordinated care.

The role requires current unrestricted CNO registration, a nursing degree, and 1–3 years of acute MH experience. Shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, with CMH offering HOOPP,

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario in good standing.
• Diploma or Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required.
• CNA Certification in Psychiatry and Mental Health or willingness to pursue within 2 years.
• Minimum of 1–3 years’ recent experience in an acute Schedule 1 Mental Health setting.
• Knowledge of DSM-V criteria and OMHRS is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis stabilization and care of MH patients from ED to Inpatient MH Unit.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses and allied health professionals to support timely discharge or disposition.
• Develop care plans, administer treatments and medications, and coordinate discharge planning.
• Engage in community resources linkage to support ongoing MH care.

Skills

RN (Registered Nurse)

Psychiatry experience

CNA Psychiatry cert

OMHRS knowledge

Discharge planning

Communication skills

Education

Nursing Diploma or Baccalaureate

Tools

Meditech system

Job description

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Job Description

Salary Range: $41.15 - $58.98

The Registered Nurse, Mental Health (MH) provides care to patients from their initial presentation in the Emergency Department (ED), supporting their transition and care to the Inpatient MH Unit through to discharge. The RN works closely with the multi-disciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, and other allied healthcare providers. This RN position allows the nurse to provide comprehensive care to MH patients throughout their MH journey.

The RN provides crisis stabilization and care of the patient, as well as collaboration and communication with the Psychiatrist to support timely disposition to discharge or to the Psychiatric Care Unit. Timely facilitation and disposition with priority access to both inpatient and outpatient mental health services for ongoing assessment is the goal.

Within the Inpatient MH Unit, the RN provides ongoing assessment, care plan development, provision of treatment and medication as well as discharge planning and linkages with community resources according to patients’ presenting needs. The RN will also perform others duties as required related to their scope of practice.

This RN position works all shifts – days, evenings and nights including weekends and statutory holidays.The physical demands of the role may include but is not limited to sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending and lifting. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors in all areas of the hospital.

The RN will liaise with the Emergency Department, Inpatient Unit, Day Hospital Program and with the CMH Outpatient Services and other Inpatient Units as needed to provide seamless and appropriate care to those with mental health issues.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse in good standing required
• Diploma or Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required
• CNA Certification in Psychiatry and Mental Health or willingness to work towards certification within 2 years is required and must be maintained
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ recent experience in an acute Schedule 1 Mental Health setting is required
• Knowledge and experience working with the Mental Health Act of Ontario
• In-depth knowledge of factors influencing psychiatric symptoms, mental disorders and psychological responses to physical mental illness also required
• Knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria and somatic therapies required
• In-depth knowledge of community based, regional mental health and other relevant resources is preferred
• Exceptional communication, and interpersonal skills are required in order to effectively communicate with patients, public and staff
• Knowledge and experience working with persons presenting with severe and persistent mental health illness, concurrent disorders and addictions is necessary
• Code White certification and ability to respond fully during a Code White is required
• Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Reporting System (OMHRS) and Meditech system modules an asset
• Must demonstrate the ability to integrate discharge planning and appropriate use of community resources as it pertains to MH into the patient’s plan of care
• Must incorporate knowledge of health promotion as it relates to mental health into the patient’s plan of care
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basisis required

* As per the O.N.A. Collective Agreement, all O.N.A. members (full-time, part-time & casual) are eligible to apply for this position.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Melissa Duguid, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

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