Registered Nurse – Mental Health – Acute Crisis Evaluation & Response Team – Part-Time A

Positions Registered Nurse Competition 2025 471 current opportunity Status Part Time Union Association ONA Salary 4024 5768Hour Position Summary Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health Programs the Registered Nurse provides a full range of client centred clinical services including responding to patients and families in crisis; completing clinical physical and risk assessments; administering medications within scope; coordinating care; educating patients and families; advocating for patient needs; supporting discharge planning; and liaising with community partners As part of the Acute Crisis Evaluation & Response Team ACERT the Registered Nurse functions as the primary nurse for patients presenting in crisis to the Emergency Mental Health Assessment and Care EMAC space Responsibilities include timely psychosocial assessment crisis intervention de escalation suicide and violence risk assessment medication administration within scope leading Code Whites ensuring least restraints practices coordinating care with psychiatry and the ED team supporting transitions to Inpatient Mental Health IPMH and participating in handovers from police or MCRT as required ACERT nurses enhance communication between EMAC ED psychiatry and IPMH; reduce duplicate assessments; and contribute to improved patient safety flow and overall care quality Practice is expected to align with CNO Standards of Nursing Practice and hospital policies Ongoing competence is maintained through continuous education and active participation in the CNO Quality Assurance Program This role is subject to change as the ACERT model evolves Requirements Education and Experience Current registration with the College of Nurses of OntarioBScN is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experiencePost diploma certification in psychiatricmental health nursing considered an assetDemonstrated experience with risk assessments suicide prevention principles of crisis theory and interventionDemonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional developmentValid BCLS certificationCompetency to administer naloxone in emergent situationsNon Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training requiredCompletion of Suicide Intervention Training and Crisis Management is considered an assetASIST training Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training is considered an assetKnowledge Skills and Abilities Previous experience working in a Mental Health programProven ability to conduct nursing assessments risk assessments and suicide preventionDemonstrated crisis intervention skills for both telephone and in person encountersDemonstrated knowledge and skill in providing treatment to persons with acute andor severe mental illnessKnowledge of inpatient and community based mental health resourcesKnowledge of trauma informed careExperience providing evidence based modalities such as CBT Narrative Therapy Brief Solution Focused Therapy motivational interviewing and crisis interventionmanagementKnowledge of relevant legislation Mental Health Act least restraint RHPA SDA HCCA PHIPAKnowledge of psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment methodsStrong clinical assessment skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamExperience working in a computerized environmentParticipation in research and continuous quality improvementSensitivity to stigma experienced by those with psychiatric diagnosesCommitment to culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ sensitive careExcellent oral and written communication critical thinking and interpersonal skillsFlexibility and adaptability in a fast paced environmentStrong time management organizational and prioritization skillsExcellent attendance and availabilityAbility to act as Code White Leader apply and monitor restraints safely conduct Mental Status Exams document clinical assessments coordinate transitions to IPMH and communicate observation levelscore expectations within ACERT practice