Registered Nurse​/Registered Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse and / or Registered Practical Nurse - Assertive Community Treatment Team. The Canadian Mental Health Association – Cochrane Timiskaming Branch is currently recruiting a Registered Nurse and /or Registered Practical Nurse for the Assertive Community Treatment Team.

• Act as a member of a multidisciplinary team and play a key role in the coordination and delivery of nursing services for clients affected by addictions and serious mental illness.
• Manage crises in an effective, qualified manner.
• Meet tight deadlines and work in a fast‑paced, often pressured environment.
• Provide services according to a work schedule determined by the employer and according to the needs of the individuals served.

• Registered Nurse degree and / or Registered Practical Nurse Diploma.
• Minimum of three years' related mental health experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Membership/registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• RPN:
  Medication Administration Course including IM injections.
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Nursing Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Community Treatment Orders, and other related legislation in Ontario.
• Sound knowledge of psychotropic medications including usage and potential side effects.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including strong clinical judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license from the province of Ontario and use of a reliable vehicle for work purposes.

CMHA Cochrane‑Timiskaming actively seeks candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous;
Francophone;
Black and racialized; members of 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.

Competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including the HOOPP pension plan, and a fulfilling career working with an agile team, supporting and caring for others.