Registered Nurse - Mental Health: Early Intervention Program

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Within a multidisciplinary team, the Nurse will coordinate early identification/screening, diagnostic, and intervention services for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis. The Nurse, in collaboration with the clinical team, will ensure the development and implementation of a comprehensive individualized treatment plan that mitigates the effects of a first episode of psychosis. This position includes responsibilities related to providing expertise in psychiatric nursing to clients in collaboration with the Halton Phoenix team and the broader Regional Program team. The Nurse will implement clinical best practices, engage in therapeutic partnerships with clients, their families and other community resources and will participate in community education and research.

• Conduct initial assessment interviews.
• Administer structured clinical scales.
• In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the clients and their families, develop treatment plans based on client goals, knowledge of psychiatric and psychosocial treatment modalities.
• Use recovery and rehabilitation models in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of client and family-centred interventions.
• Engage in shared-care with the client and the client’s primary practitioner.
• Provide education to clients, families and community partners.
• Administration and monitoring of psychiatric medications including both oral and intramuscular injections.
• Liaise and advocate between the client, family, other members of the treatment team and the larger treatment community.
• Provide crisis intervention and support.
• Provide care acknowledging unique needs of the young adult clients and their families.
• Supporting clients and/or families by meeting in both the office and community locations including the client’s home and public meeting places.
• Facilitate with the client’s/family’s consent, the involvement of significant others/social network in the assessment and goal definition process
• Participate in team, regional and/or community based group planning, implementation and evaluation as needed.
• Participate in program evaluation and other research and best practice.
• Attend team, administrative/regional and other relevant system-level meetings.
• Complete required documentation and statistical collection in a timely manner.
• Supervise students/volunteers as required.

Qualifications

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Current BCLS certification required at time of hire.
• Knowledge, skills and experience in the principles and practices of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery including hope and empowerment.
• Ability to work in collaborative partnership with clients, family and community resources.
• Ability to advocate on behalf of clients and families.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act
• Knowledge of community resources to support clients and families.
• Skills in Microsoft Outlook, Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with accessing online laboratory results.
• Knowledge and experience working with clients with Concurrent Disorders.
• Ability or willingness to learn the administration of structured clinical scales.
• Willingness to participate in research and program evaluation.
• Evidence of continued professional development and education.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required.

Additional Information

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30 - 4:30 (Tuesday, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm) (Hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Date Posted: November 10, 2026

Internal applicants due by: November 17, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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FTE: 1.0 FTE

Union Status: ONA

Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon-Fri – 7.5 hour day shifts

Employment Status: Temporary Full-time

Department: OT MH Adult Day Program

Length of temporary contract: Approx. 1 year

Site Location: Oakville