Registered Nurse - R2

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse in SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton provides care for patients in the Schizophrenia & Community Integration Service. The RN completes assessments, plans and coordinates treatments with an inter-professional team, following standards of practice and trauma-informed care.

Requires Ontario RN registration, CPR, CPI training, and knowledge of MH legislation; includes opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• CPMHN(c) certification preferred; CPR certification required.
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Training is required.
• Experience caring for patients with serious mental illness preferred.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and related legislation is required.
• Proficient computer skills and documentation standards are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care for patients with complex mental illnesses.
• Perform assessments, plans, and organize treatment and interventions.
• Collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team and model leadership.
• Ensure safety and apply person-centered, trauma-informed care.

Skills

CPI

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation skills

Leadership

Psychopharmacology knowledge

Education

Ontario RN registration

CPMHN(c) certification preferred

CPR certification

Tools

RAI-MH training

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR02402

Department: Schizophrenia Orchard 2

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable) 10 months

Number of Positions: 1

Union: ONA Local 75

Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $41.15 - $58.98

Schedule Work Days: Monday to Sunday

Time of Day: Days, Nights

Shift: Hours -12

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-10-13

Closing Date: 2026-10-20

Unit Profile

The Schizophrenia & Community Integration Service inpatient units offer comprehensive assessment treatment rehabilitation and discharge planning. The individuals served have an Axis 1 diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and have diverse and complex psychiatric behavioural functional psychosocial legal and physical needs requiring specialized service. An inter-disciplinary team approach is utilized along with other best practices including the use of anti-psychotics therapeutic relationship primary nursing family and client education peer support and supported employment.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides care for patients in accordance with the mission vision and values of SJHH and the Mental Health and Addiction Program (MHAP) the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nursing (CFMHN) Standards. Nurses in the MHAP are committed to the alleviation of stigma and discrimination related to mental health and addiction as well as reduction of the use of seclusion and restraint in all our services. The principles of person-centered nursing recovery and trauma informed care is foundational to this specialized nursing practice. As a member of the inter-professional team the RN is responsible for the provision of quality holistic specialized nursing care for patients with complex mental illnesses. The RN provides safe evidence-based therapeutic interventions across the care continuum. The RN completes assessments plans and organizes treatment/therapeutic interventions documents and evaluates interventions. The RN models professional leadership and provides decision-making support by collaborating and delegating within the inter-professional team.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)) preferred
• Current CPR certification is required.
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Training (or successful completion as part of clinical orientation) is required.
• Minimum of one year of recent mental health nursing experience with demonstrated knowledge skill and ability in the care of patients with serious mental illness preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Act Consent and Capacity and other legislation relevant to the practice of psychiatric/mental health nursing is required.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations professional standards and guidelines SJHH corporate and departmental Policies and Procedures including successful completion of WHMIS training.
• Knowledge of documentation standards privacy legislation and health record management processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the assessment and management of co-morbid medical disorders (ie. diabetes metabolic monitoring etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Status Examinations (MSE).
• Demonstrated knowledge of individual counseling and group skills (ie. DBT MI IPT CBT Behavioral Activation).
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management including knowledge of trauma informed care and alternatives to seclusion and restraint and associated risks.
• Knowledge and practice of safe and secure environment for clients/families/teams by listening discussing exploring clarifying and acting on their concerns needs and priorities.
• Proficient computer skills including successful completion of Resident Assessment Instrument – Mental Health (RAI-MH) training upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership superior problem solving critical thinking skills and strong team building skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and de-escalation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychopharmacology including current psychotropic medications and side effects.
• Good attendance and work record are essential Schizophrenia Service-specific Qualifications:
• Knowledge and expertise in the application of the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation is required. PSR Level 1 is an asset.

SJHS and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. 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]).

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