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 referralsGathering relevant history from the practice, other providers, and family, including that relevant to both physical and mental healthParticipate in the psychiatric assessments as neededCollaborate with practices to ensure follow-through on recommendationsCollaborating with community resources to provide system navigationProviding data that will be used for planning purposesUnder the supervision of the psychiatrists, support education of patients, families, and other providers re: pharmacological treatmentMaintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities and maintaining license to practiceComply with all relevant HFHT policies, procedures, and protocolsOther duties as requiredQualifications and Skills:Five years of experience working as a RN in adult mental health, CPMHN(C) or equivalent and membership in professional collegeStrong organizational and communication skillsHoned documentation skillsAbility to collaborate with other providers, support education and capacity buildingAbility to understand and respond to the social determinants of health and impact on mental illness and well-beingRegistration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RNHigh level of competency with computers and information technologyRespects and values the diversity of communities and individualsThe 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 NutritionWhy 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 initiativesSummaryClassification: Non-UnionPrimary Location: Hamilton; Hybrid workEmployee Class: 0.8 FTESchedule: Monday-FridayDate Available: January 2025Salary: $74,148 (pro-rated to FTE)Application Instructions:Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter as one document using naming conventionLast 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.
Job Title
Mental Health Nurse