Together, we do amazing things every day. Imagine a supportive employer, a career that fits your lifestyle, and many learning opportunities. With the Hamilton Family Health Team, you can have all of that, and more. We work hard to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. No matter what your role, working with us is about making a difference every day! Your Opportunity: As a HFHT Mental Health RN (Intake & Triage Role), you will be completing individual assessments, developing care plans and increasing access to direct and indirect consultation for HFHT patients whose family physicians do not have on-site psychiatry consultation. Experience in motivational interviewing and additional languages are considered assets. The Hamilton Family Health Team is seeking a Registered Mental Health RN 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) position. The Hamilton Family Health Team is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Roles and Responsibilities: Triaging referrals Gathering relevant history from the practice, other providers, and family, including that relevant to both physical and mental health Participate in the psychiatric assessments as needed Collaborate with practices to ensure follow-through on recommendations Collaborating with community resources to provide system navigation Providing data that will be used for planning purposes Under the supervision of the psychiatrists, support education of patients, families, and other providers re: pharmacological treatment Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities and maintaining license to practice Comply with all relevant HFHT policies, procedures, and protocols Other duties as required Qualifications and Skills: Five years of experience working as a RN in adult mental health, CPMHN(C) or equivalent and membership in professional college Strong organizational and communication skills Honed documentation skills Ability to collaborate with other providers, support education and capacity building Ability to understand and respond to the social determinants of health and impact on mental illness and well-being Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN High level of competency with computers and information technology Respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals The ideal candidate is an intuitive, adaptable, self-directed health professional with a passion for their work and a strong commitment to providing and improving team-based patient care. Accountabilities: Under the clinical direction of the psychiatrists. Work collaboratively with the Mental Health Nurse Coordinator for Centralized Child & Youth Psychiatry Services and Manager of Mental Health and Nutrition Why join the HFHT? Competitive Employee Value Proposition including, but not limited to: Healthcare of Ontario Pension (HOOPP) Extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision & critical Illness insurance Meaningful, purpose-based work 13 paid Stat holidays and one (1) extra float day Flexible work schedule Ongoing green initiatives Summary Classification: Non-Union Primary Location: Hamilton; Hybrid work Employee Class: 0.8 FTE Schedule: Monday-Friday Date Available: January 2025 Salary: $74,148 (pro-rated to FTE) Application Instructions: Interested applicants please submit rsum and cover letter as one document using naming convention Last name, First name_Position via email: Note: If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they will be required to submit supporting documentation to determine if they are exempt from this requirement.
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Hamilton Family Health Team | Mental Health Nurse