Registered Nurse, Mental Health - Temporary Part Time

Position Details

Posting #: 33346

Department: Acute Psychiatry - 10 Tower

Employee Type: Temporary, Part Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 24

Union: ONA

Openings Remaining: 1

Reason for Posting: This position is for an existing vacancy.

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Holidays

Time of Day: Days, Nights

Shift: Rotating, 12 hour

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

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 22/01/2026

Closing Date: 29/01/2026 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Unit Profile

The Acute Mental Health Units (T10 Tower and T09 Tower) comprise two 30-bed units located at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Charlton Campus. Our collaborative multi-disciplinary team is committed to providing exemplary mental health care for patients across the lifespan and creating an environment of recovery to provide the best client-centered care for our clients and their families. Our goal is to assess and stabilize patients, and to reintegrate them back into the community at optimal levels of functioning.

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, as well as reduction of the use of seclusion and restraint in all our services. The principles of person-centered 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

CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)), or commitment to complete within 5 years of hire as a condition of employment, is preferred

Current BCLS/HCP certification required

Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families

Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred

CPI – Crisis Prevention Training (or successful completion as part of clinical orientation) is required

Minimum of one year of recent mental health nursing experience with demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in the care of patients with serious mental illness required

Demonstrated knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Act, Consent and Capacity, and other legislation relevant to the practice of psychiatric/mental health nursing is required

Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, professional standards and guidelines, SJHH corporate and departmental Policies and Procedures, including successful completion of WHMIS training

Knowledge of documentation standards, privacy legislation, and health record management processes

Demonstrated knowledge of the assessment and management of co-morbid medical disorders (ie. diabetes, metabolic monitoring, etc.)

Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Status Examinations (MSE)

Demonstrated knowledge of individual counseling and group skills (ie. DBT, MI, IPT, CBT, Behavioral Activation)

Knowledge of risk assessment and management, including knowledge of trauma informed care and alternatives to seclusion and restraint, and associated risks

Knowledge and practice of safe and secure environment for clients/families/teams by listening, discussing, exploring, clarifying and acting on their concerns, needs and priorities

Proficient computer skills including successful completion of Resident Assessment Instrument – Mental Health (RAI-MH) training upon hire

Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to crisis intervention and conflict resolution

Demonstrated leadership, superior problem solving, critical thinking skills and strong team building skills

Demonstrated interpersonal and de-escalation skills

Demonstrated knowledge of psychopharmacology, including current psychotropic medications and side effects

Hours Of Work

Rotating shifts and extended hours - days, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

NOTE: Tours in T09 will be scheduled in conjunction with successful applicant's T10 schedule and will be determined by the needs in both T09 and T10 and will include rotating shifts.

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. 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 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.