(PERMANENT FULL- TIME) REGISTERED NURSE 3 - CENTRAL INTAKE

Ontario Shores Centre for MHS; Loughrea Municipal District (2014-2019); On-site; EUR 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Shores Centre for MHS in Whitby, ON seeks a Registered Nurse 3 (Community Mental Health Nurse) to deliver extended- hours crisis intervention and central intake services. You will triage referrals, communicate with sources, and guide admissions for psychiatric care.

Responsibilities include crisis assessments, information provision to clients and families, and collaboration with interprofessional teams. Strong knowledge of mental health policies and community resources is required.

Qualifications

• RN with 5 years psychiatric experience in mental health settings.
• 3 years in crisis nurse roles.
• Strong knowledge of community resources in mental health and addiction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Central Intake: triage referrals and gather information.
• Provide crisis assessments and facilitate admissions for psychiatric care.
• Assist clients and families with system navigation and referrals.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interprofessional teamwork

Documentation practices

Mental status examinations

Psychotropic medication knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BScN

Certificate of Competence (CNO)

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 6, 2026

Locations

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• Whitby, ON L1N5S9, CAN
• Nursing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TEMPO003906

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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. This position will provide a coordinated, extended hours service that will integrate crisis intervention, central intake services and outbound call centre. The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the coordination of Central Intake including: triaging of all referrals received to Ontario Shores; communication with referral sources to ensure complete and appropriate information is received; presentation of complete referrals to physician responsible for acceptance to the Centre.

The nurse will provide crisis assessments and facilitate admission to Ontario Shores for psychiatric intervention and/or referrals for community support/intervention. Crisis intervention will be provided both in person and via the telephone.

This position will also provide information and system navigation to individuals, families and other care providers.

Requirements:

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, BScN Preferred.
• Current CPR-HCP is required.
• 5 years psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or service.
• 3 years experience in working in crisis nurse role.
• Sound knowledge of community resources in mental health and addiction.
• Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in depth knowledge of community resources within the Central East LHIN and strong collaborative skills in working 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 commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the College.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA is required.
• Ability to work effectively individually as well as part of an interprofessional team.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of psychotropic medication.
• Proven ability to exercise mature, effective judgment and behaviour in emergency situations.
• The candidate will have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills including demonstrated excellent documentation practices.
• The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language would be considered an asset.
• Current driver's license;
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Days, evening and weekend work is required

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

Job Posting Closing: November 20th , 2026. Please note any job applications after this date will not be considered.

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