Registered Nurse Therapist – OPMH – Timmins and District Hospital

Registered Nurse Therapist – OPMH

Position Overview

To provide quality psychiatric nursing services, in an outpatient setting, to patients experiencing issues with mental health, within the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the policies and procedures of the Timmins and District Hospital.

Position Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective and therapeutic psychiatric nursing services to patients experiencing persistent and/or serious mental illness.
Perform intake assessments for patients referred for services and triage priority, with input from the team
Provide individual therapy and group intervention and manage group dynamics.
Provide skilled mental health nursing by establishing and maintaining a caring, therapeutic relationship using a recovery-oriented approach with consideration and incorporation of elements of trauma-informed care, as indicated.
Must be able to collaborate with the health care team to provide goal directed interventions and to reach identified client outcomes.
Must be able to conduct psychosocial and mental status assessments with special attention to suicidal/homicidal risks.
Must be culturally mindful and aware of social determinants of health.
Must maintain collaborative relationships with community partners.
Must be comfortable responding to safety risks impacting clients and health care team members, challenge questionable actions, and intervene appropriately in situations of risk.
Provide onsite assessment and intervention of psychiatric emergencies.
Must have the physical strength and agility to respond to Code White situations

Position Requirements

Must possess a diploma or BScN and current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
Must have the ability to perform independently, as per the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the learning ability to achieve and maintain ongoing organizational competencies.
Must maintain privacy and confidentiality as per hospital policy.
Minimum of 3 years of current mental health nursing experience with knowledge of major psychiatric diagnoses, the pharmacology associated with the treatment of these illnesses, and training and applied knowledge in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Training and applied knowledge in Dialectical Behavior Therapy would be considered an asset.
Must have the knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment required to support and complete incoming comprehensive mental health intakes for Outpatient Psychotherapy and Psychiatry services, including assessment of presenting concerns, mental health history, risk and safety, psychosocial needs, functional status, and identification of appropriate service needs and referral pathways.
Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate with the outpatient and inpatient multidisciplinary team to support intake, triage, care coordination, and appropriate referral or disposition of individuals accessing Outpatient Mental Health services.
Must possess a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and relevant legal forms.
Current certification in BCLS, Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), and CPI.
Must possess a working knowledge of available hospital and community mental health and addiction resources and referral pathways.
Must possess an employment history which demonstrates regular attendance at work.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to establish effective and collaborative relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, families, and community partners.
Experience with data entry, Windows programs, and Meditech.
Bilingualism (French and English) would be considered an asset.
Starting salary of $41.15/hour; $80,242.50/year (As per Step 1 of the ONA collective agreement.) ranges to 58.98/hour; $115,011.00/year (As per Step 8 of the ONA collective agreement.)
Option to enroll in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.
All TADH staff members must follow the COVID-19 vaccination series in accordance with the most up-to-date vaccine guidance provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health.

September 22, 2026

The Details

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Title	Registered Nurse Therapist – OPMH
Department	Out-Patient Mental Health
Position Status	Temp Full-time
Hours of Work	37.5 /week
Rate of Pay	 Starting salary of $41.15/hour; $80,242.50/year (As per Step 1 of the ONA collective agreement.) ranges to 58.98/hour; $115,011.00/year (As per Step 8 of the ONA collective agreement.)
Benefits	HOOPP
Deadline	Until Filled

Registered Nurse Therapist – OPMH

Registered Nurse Therapist – OPMH

Position Overview

Position Responsibilities

Position Requirements

September 22, 2026

The Details

Registered Nurse Therapist – OPMH

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