Public Health ofertas em Canadá

Mental Health Nurse – Remote First Nations Community (Northern Ontario)

Remote, Wapekeka, Wunnumin, Kingfisher Lake

Full-Time

Mental Wellness Clinical Lead / Nursing Programs Manager

Community Health Nurses, Public Health Nurses, Mental Health Workers, Visiting Physicians

The Mental Health Nurse will provide culturally safe, trauma‑informed, and community‑centered mental health care to individuals and families in a remote First Nations community. Working within a multidisciplinary team that includes community and public health nurses, mental health workers, and visiting doctors, the Mental Health Nurse plays a critical role in assessing, supporting, and coordinating care for community members experiencing mental health and substance use concerns. This position addresses the unique needs of a remote community without local hospital or psychiatry services and aims to strengthen mental wellness through prevention, early intervention, crisis response, and health promotion.

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions, psychoeducation, and supportive counselling to clients across the lifespan
• Monitor and support clients with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, and other mental health conditions
• Participate in crisis response planning and provide mental health support during community crises or emergencies
• Liaise with visiting physicians and psychiatrists (via telehealth) for medication support and specialized consultation

• Collaborate with existing community health nurses, public health nurses, and mental health workers to ensure coordinated care
• Work with external service providers (e.g., telepsychiatry, withdrawal management, social services) to facilitate referrals
• Assist with discharge planning and follow‑up for clients returning from hospital or treatment centers

• Deliver mental wellness education sessions in schools, community gatherings, or with specific groups (e.g., youth, Elders)
• Promote culturally relevant healing practices and support land‑based, traditional, and community‑led initiatives
• Participate in community events and outreach to build trust and reduce stigma around mental health

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with nursing standards and confidentiality policies
• Support the health team with program planning and reporting, including identifying gaps in services or emerging community needs

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with a focus or training in mental health
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Certification in Mental Health Nursing (e.g., CPMHN(C)) or relevant continuing education is an asset
• Current CPR & First Aid certification
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License

• Minimum 2 years of experience in mental health or addictions nursing, preferably in Indigenous, rural, or remote settings
• Strong understanding of trauma‑informed care, Indigenous mental health, and intergenerational trauma
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with limited access to emergency and specialist services
• Effective communication, empathy, and cultural humility
• Experience with crisis response, suicide prevention, and harm reduction is highly valued

• Fly‑in/Fly‑out depending on location
• On‑call or flexible hours may be required
• Shared accommodations and travel allowances may be provided
• Must be comfortable working in a setting with limited infrastructure and support services

• Indigenous ancestry and/or experience working in First Nations communities
• Knowledge of local language, cultural practices, and community dynamics
• Ability to adapt nursing practice to reflect community values and traditional healing

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Rachel Gessie, Health Director, at rachelg@shib.ca