(TEMPORARY FULL TIME) REGISTERED NURSE 3 - CENTRAL INTAKE

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health facility in Whitby is seeking a Registered Nurse 3 (Community Mental Health Nurse) for a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, triaging referrals, and conducting assessments. Ideal candidates will have five years of psychiatric experience and strong knowledge of community mental health resources. The role demands effective communication and the ability to work with diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Five years of psychiatric experience in a mental health facility.
• Three years of experience in a crisis nursing role.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of an interprofessional team.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated, extended-hours service for crisis intervention.
• Triage all referrals and communicate with sources for complete info.
• Conduct crisis assessments and facilitate admission for psychiatric intervention.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Community mental health knowledge

Psychotropic medication knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

BScN preferred

Current CPR-HCP certification

Current certificate from College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Job Details

The Integrated Community Access Program is seeking a Registered Nurse 3 (Community Mental Health Nurse), reporting to the Clinical Manager of Admissions and Bed Utilization.

Responsibilities

• Provide a coordinated, extended‑hours service integrating crisis intervention, central intake services, and outbound call centre.
• Triage all referrals received to Ontario Shores; communicate with referral sources to ensure complete and appropriate information is received.
• Present complete referrals to the physician responsible for acceptance to the centre.
• Conduct crisis assessments and facilitate admission to Ontario Shores for psychiatric intervention and/or referrals for community support/intervention.
• Provide crisis intervention both in person and via telephone.
• Offer information and system navigation to individuals, families, and other care providers.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario; BScN preferred.
• Current CPR‑HCP certification.
• Five years of psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or service.
• Three years of experience in a crisis nursing role.
• Sound knowledge of community mental health and addiction resources.
• Ability to make effective referrals, demonstrating in‑depth knowledge of community resources within the Central East LHIN and strong collaborative skills with community partners and health care providers.
• Thorough knowledge and ability to administer mental‑status examinations, psychosocial and crisis assessments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the College Standards of Practice and a commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health policies and legislation, including the Mental Health Act and PHIPA.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of an interprofessional team.
• Proficient knowledge of psychotropic medication.
• Proven ability to exercise mature, effective judgment and behaviour in emergency situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and documentation practices.
• Ability to work with clients of diverse ethno‑racial and cultural backgrounds; proficiency in a second language considered an asset.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Days, evenings, and weekend work required.

Contract & Compensation

6‑month contract; hiring for 1 vacancy. This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Link to OPSEU Wage.

Job Posting Closing

November 24, 2025. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.