Registered Nurse - T9 (Primary) & T10 (Secondary)

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Psychiatry unit (Charlton Campus) to deliver holistic mental health care to patients with complex needs. The role involves assessments, care planning, and collaborative treatment within a multi-disciplinary team.

The RN will provide evidence-based interventions, maintain safety, and uphold person-centered and trauma-informed care practices across day and night shifts. Prior MH nursing experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)) or commitment to complete within 5 years of hire is preferred.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required.
• Experience with patients with serious mental illness is required.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and related legislation is required.
• Proficiency with health records and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic specialized nursing care to patients with complex mental illnesses.
• Complete assessments, plans, and organize treatment interventions.
• Document and evaluate interventions; collaborate with and support the inter-professional team.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Interprofessional collaboration

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Tools

RAI-MH training

WHMIS training

CPI training

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR02202 Department: Acute Psychiatry 9 Tower

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type: Regular, Part 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 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: 2026-09-29 Closing Date: 2026-10-06

Unit Profile:

The Acute Mental Health Units (T09 Tower and T10 Tower) comprise two 30-bed units located at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton's Charlton Campus. Our collaborative multi-disciplinary team is committed to providing exemplary mental health care for patients across the lifespan and creating an environment of recovery to provide the best client-centered care for our clients and their families. Our goal is to assess and stabilize patients and to reintegrate them back into the community at optimal levels of functioning.

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)) or commitment to complete within 5 years of hire as a condition of employment is preferred


• Current BCLS/HCP certification required


• Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families


• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred


• 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 required


• 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


• NOTE: Tours in T10 will be scheduled in conjunction with successful applicant's T09 schedule and will be determined by the needs in both T09 and T10 and will include rotating shifts.

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 foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

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!

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