Registered Nurse, Psychiatry

Sinai Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Psychiatry team. You will provide psychiatric nursing care, conduct assessments, and participate in the interprofessional team approach. The ideal candidate has a nursing degree, current CNO registration, and BCLS certification, with 1–2 years of experience in acute psychiatric care preferred. New graduates passionate about mental health are also encouraged to apply. Join us in making a positive impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• Must have a current certificate of registration with CNO.
• Graduate of a CNO-approved nursing program or equivalent.
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care.
• Conduct psychiatric nursing assessments.
• Utilize psychiatric nursing interventions like one-to-one meetings.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent

Current certificate of registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Tools

Psychiatric nursing interventions

Job description

Job Description

This is a Temporary contract for up to Ten (10) months.

Are you a Registered Nurse who likes variety in what you do? Join our Psychiatry team at Mount Sinai Hospital. This unique and evolving nursing specialization is ideal for individuals who are interested in mental health and are looking to develop a skill set that includes both medical and psychiatric nursing.

With a strong emphasis on holistic care, you’ll have an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the various factors that impact a person’s life including social, financial, and environmental determinants.

As a general psychiatry unit, we see diverse patient diagnoses including mental health disorders, schizophrenia, cognitive impairment and depression. This provides fantastic learning opportunities, and your professional development is emphasized.

Is this you?

You are a compassionate individual driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. You find it rewarding to see the tangible progress a patient can make from what is often one of the most challenging times in their life.

You enjoy developing one-on-one connections with patients. As a skilled communicator, you understand the importance of having patience and being an active listener. You exhibit an empathetic understanding which is essential for deescalating when a situation calls for it. Your adaptability shines as you skillfully navigate changing scenarios, demonstrating a calm demeanor while effectively problem-solving.

You approach your role with reflection and thoughtfulness, taking your responsibilities seriously. Your strong suits include organization and resourcefulness, ensuring efficient management of your tasks. Empathy comes naturally to you, and you take pride in your punctuality and reliability.

About this team

Affiliated with the University of Toronto, this is a 15-bed general psychiatry inpatient unit for the adult population with various mental health diagnoses, including mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. The unit is also specialized in geriatric psychiatry and perinatal psychiatry as Mount Sinai is recognized as a specialist in both areas.

In this role you will

• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to patients and families in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner.
• Conduct psychiatric nursing assessments.
• Utilize psychiatric nursing interventions such as one-to-one meetings, supporting the use of distress tolerance, grounding and other psychotherapeutic skills.
• Participate in meetings with the interprofessional care team to review patient care plans.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and families.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Graduate of a CNO-approved bachelor’s degree in nursing program, or equivalent combined education and experience.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Preferred

• A baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program. Applicants in their final year or near completion will be considered.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certification or equivalent.
• 1–2 years recent experience in acute care inpatient psychiatric nursing.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to foster sound working relationships with patients, families, interprofessional team members, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to function in a liaison role with community resources.
• Active involvement in unit-based quality improvement initiative.

New graduates with an interest in mental health and related clinical experience are welcome to apply.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to build a career within psychiatric nursing at Mount Sinai Hospital, apply via the button below and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Open Date

12/10/2025

Posting Deadline

12/25/2025

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld‑Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld‑Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email [e-mail].