ONA- RN-TPt .Adult Mental Health

Adult Mental Health

It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event you are successful.

• Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a values‑based team environment.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract.
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a pension plan. We contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.
• Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation, and education that is responsive to the needs of the people of Northwestern Ontario.

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning environment.

Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Manager Adult Mental Health Services, you will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients including complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, you will practice within the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Philosophy of patient and family centred care, mission vision, values and the policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in BCLS.
• Recent knowledge in Acute Mental Health Nursing with experience caring for patients with addictions, mental status examinations, Trauma Informed Care and developing, leading and evaluating patient groups.
• Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery.
• Collaborates and provides consult to Registered Practice Nurse's when patients assigned to the RPN become unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal or unexpected patient responses and takes appropriate action.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions.
• Strong interprofessional and communication skills.

• Certification or recent continuing education in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing.
• CPMHN(C) designation.
• Knowledge of current legislation, including the Mental Health Act.

Salary Range: $40,240 to 57,680.

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), proof of full vaccinations approved by Health Canada, and adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative; a good attendance record is required.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Additionally, we are identified as an English/French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our system.