Registered Nurse - Schizophrenia (TOPSS)

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rustenburg is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver specialized nursing care for patients with complex mental illnesses. The role emphasizes comprehensive support in accordance with the values of the organization. Candidates should possess current Ontario registration and have a strong commitment to mental health recovery. This position entails working closely with an inter-professional team and participating in clinical case management in an outpatient setting.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusiveness training

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Commitment to safety and wellness

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years psychiatric nursing experience in mental health outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated success in clinical case management within an outpatient mental health setting.
• Good attendance and work record are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, holistic, specialized nursing care for patients with complex mental illnesses.
• Complete assessments, plan and organize treatment interventions, document and evaluate interventions.
• Collaborate and delegate within the inter-professional team.

Skills

Clinical case management

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic interviewing

Patient safety training

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

CPR certification

Job description

Position Details

Posting #: 32761

Department: Trans Outpt Prog Scis - Topss

Employee Type: Temporary, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 12 weeks

Union: ONA

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday

Time of Day: Days

Shift: 7.5 hour

Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 06/11/2025

Closing Date: 13/11/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Unit Profile

The Transitional Outpatient Program of the Schizophrenia Service (TOPSS) is a transitional case management program that supports clients' transitions from each of the Schizophrenia inpatient units to a community-based outpatient service.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides care for patients in accordance with the mission, vision and values of SJHH and the Mental Health and Addiction Program (MHAP), the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nursing (CFMHN) Standards. Nurses in the MHAP are committed to the alleviation of stigma and discrimination related to mental health and addiction. The principles of person-centred nursing, recovery and trauma informed care is foundational to this specialized nursing practice. As a member of the inter-professional team, the RN is responsible for the provision of quality, holistic, specialized nursing care for patients with complex mental illnesses. The RN provides safe, evidence-based therapeutic interventions across the care continuum. The RN completes assessments, plans and organizes treatment/therapeutic interventions, documents and evaluates interventions. The RN models professional leadership and provides decision-making support by collaborating and delegating within the inter-professional team.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
• Demonstrated ability to practice within the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Commitment to fulfilling the Mission and Vision of St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton
• CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)) preferred
• CPR certification required

Previous clinical experience in psychiatric nursing with demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in psychiatric nursing, psychotropic pharmacology, counseling principles, clinical case management and group psychotherapy/interventions required.

• Minimum of 2 years psychiatric nursing experience in mental health outpatient setting
• Demonstrated success in clinical case management within an outpatient mental health setting
• Evidence of understanding of relevant health care legislation.
• Comprehensive knowledge base of major mental disorders and related treatment modalities
• Comprehensive knowledge of schizophrenia and best practice evidence/research required
• Knowledge of community resources available to service individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness is required, and demonstrated ability to work with these partners across Hamilton, Halton, Niagara, Haldimand and Norfolk
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and be self-directed with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to actively participate with other inter-professional team members
• Demonstrated ability to document according to standards
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, including additional certification in counselling modalities specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Psychosis (CBT-P), Concurrent Disorders and smoking cessation as well as, precepting nursing students
• Comprehensive understanding of Self Management Supports and tools/strategies to implement this practice into daily clinical work required.
• Certification in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy would be an asset
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, leading and evaluating therapeutic groups considered best practice for this target population
• Balanced judgement in risk assessment and management; knowledge and skills related to crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Critical thinking, appraisal skills and effective problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated abilities to establish, maintain and terminate therapeutic relationships, to set therapeutic boundaries and to utilize therapeutic interviewing skills
• It is essential that current knowledge and research evidence be integrated into clinical practice
• Commitment and demonstrated ability to provide recovery oriented service
• Good attendance and work record are essential
• Valid driver’s license with adequate insurance and use of a reliable vehicle required
• Demonstrates competence (knowledge/skills/attitude) in the use of community safety training interventions, trauma-informed care and other best practices available to promote healing and recovery

St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.

St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.