Relief Registered Nurse-Outreach

cmhapeel; Brampton; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment

Education funding: $250 annually forCE

Wellness allowance: $100 annually

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

CMHA Peel Dufferin is seeking a Casual Relief Registered Nurse to join our Outreach team in Brampton. The role focuses on delivering primary nursing care, supporting the mobile health clinic, and answering the Street Help Line on a 12-hour evening/weekend schedule.

Qualified candidates must be a registered RN with Ontario, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be comfortable working in a community-based setting. A valid Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• CPMHN (c) certification is an asset.
• 4–5 years’ experience with addictions and mental illness.
• Community-based nursing experience preferred.
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (police check) required/satisfactory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care as part of the Peel Outreach Mobile Health Clinic.
• Build client capacity and self-reliance.
• Develop relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
• Collaborate with mental health and addiction service providers.
• Administer medications under physician/nurse practitioner direction.
• Monitor pharmacological and counselling interventions for clients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cultural competence

ASL knowledge

Education

RN license Ontario

Job description

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.

Joiningthe Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received theCanadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Awardfor our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:

• HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $100 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

We are looking for Casual Relief Registered Nurse to join our Outreach team!

As a Relief Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for assisting clients in developing skills to manage symptoms of mental illness and substance use, supporting an integrated approach to care using the recovery model framework.The Outreach Relief RN will work within the Outreach schedule to provide primary nursing care to clients of the program, support the mobile health clinic as needed, and complete rotations answering the 24/7 Street Help Line.

Status:Contract Casual, 12-hour shifts covering evenings and weekend (Minimum of 2 shifts per month). Note, this posting is for an active vacancy.

Base Salary:$38.73 - $45.72 hourly (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary).

Location:This position is based out of our office at 60 West Drive, Brampton. Due to the nature of the program, this role is on-site and community based.

What you will do

• To provide comprehensive Nursing Care as part of the Peel Outreach Mobile Health Clinic
• Build client capacity, empowerment and create self-reliance
• Develop and initiate relationships with prospective clients based on trust, respect, and honesty
• Maintain professional relationships with referral sources and other service providers.
• Working knowledge of chemical dependency, including the pathophysiology of substance use and withdrawal
• Collaborate with mental health and addiction service providers to support the mental health, addiction and primary care health needs of clients who may be in crisis or involved with community mental health and addictions agencies
• Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial model of care and best practices for concurrent disorders
• Communicate information, both verbally and in writing regarding assessments, treatment plans and evaluations to the treatment team, client, referral source and other caregivers within practice/agency/legal guidelines
• Participate in regular staff meetings and treatment planning review meetings and to provide the nursing perspective
• Take the lead role or participate in providing medication administration and other medical services, under the direction of the prescribing physicians or nurse practitioners.
• Monitors the ongoing therapy of clients with addictions, chronic mental and physical illness by providing effective pharmacological, complementary, or counselling interventions
• Develop, maintain, and supervise psychopharmacologic and medical treatment and medication policies and procedures including transcribing, administering, evaluating, and recording psychotropic/anti-craving medications prescribed by the Nurse Practitioners or Physician; evaluate and chart psychotropic medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects; and arrange for required lab work according to protocol
• Organize and manage the system of getting medication to clients and integrating medication administration tightly into clients’ individual treatment plans and providing direction and guidance to other team member Under the direction of the psychiatrist/ Nurse Practitioner
• Manage pharmaceuticals and medical supplies Under the direction of the Nurse Practitioner or Physician

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What you need to join our team

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing CPMHN (c) is an asset
• A minimum of 4-5 years’ experience working with clients who have addictions and mental illness
• Experience supporting clients in a community setting
• Certification in First Aid, C.P.R., A.S.I.S.T is an asset
• Wound care and foot care certification an asset
• Experience with street nursing is an asset
• Supporting Mobile Health vehicle an asset
• Advanced knowledge of psychotropic medication and medications used in withdrawal management
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework.
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Deadline to Apply

Monday, August 31, 2026, at 4:00p.m.

At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only assist people who are struggling, you’ll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time.

Accessibility Statement

When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback, please email us at [e-mail]

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidate’s experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

Next Steps

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunity