(TEMPORARY FULL-TIME ) REGISTERED NURSE 3 - AMD

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Whitby; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Mental Health Nurse for outpatient services. You will provide evidence-based psychotherapies, conduct clinical assessments, and work with clients with anxiety, mood disorders, and complex presentations.

The role involves individual and group therapy, case management, community outreach, and discharge planning within an interdisciplinary team. 12-month contract with variable hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses (or equivalent).
• Formal training in CBT; IPT preferred.
• Experience with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and OCD is preferred.
• Experience delivering individual and group evidence-based therapies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment for anxiety and mood disorders.
• Deliver individual and group therapy; discharge planning.
• Engage in community outreach and education services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners.

Skills

CBT

IPT

Group therapy

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Outpatient Services at Ontario Shores is seeking a Mental Health Nurse to provide mental health services through evidence based psychotherapies to individuals with Anxiety and Mood Disorders. As a key member of the team, you will provide clinical assessment and treatment, consultative and educational services to clients, families, community providers, referral sources and other community partners.

Job Details

The Outpatient Services at Ontario Shores is seeking a Mental Health Nurse to provide mental health services through evidence based psychotherapies to individuals with Anxiety and Mood Disorders. As a key member of the team, you will provide clinical assessment and treatment, consultative and educational services to clients, families, community providers, referral sources and other community partners.

You will have demonstrated initiative and creative approaches to challenging situations and will be ready to work collaboratively within a specialized evidence-based service. You will have formal training in CBT and preferably IPT, with experience in working with clients who have complex issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. You will work actively with our interdisciplinary teams to provide individual and group therapy, case management, community outreach, consultation, education services and discharge planning.

Requirements

• A current registration with the College of College of Nurses
• Current CPR - Health Care Provider (HCP) is required.
• CNA certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory college requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing.
• Demonstrated knowledge in CBT and IPT modalities.
• 3-5 years psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or service is preferred
• 3-5 years community-based mental health experience is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA is required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated competence in individual and group evidence based manualized therapies.
• Training and/or experience in facilitating psychoeducational groups
• Experience with presentations is an asset.
• The candidate will have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills.
• The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language would be considered an asset.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Variable hours and locations may be required due to patient demand.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table- This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Job Posting Closing: September 10th 2026 . Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.

Number of vacancy -1

This is a 12 months contract.