Registered Nurse - EPI

Status

Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Availability Monday - Friday. Note, this posting is for an active vacancy.

Salary

$75,509.31 - $89,160.03 annually. (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)

Location

This position is based out of 60 West Drive office. Although we operate within a hybrid workplace model, staff are required to have on-site and/or community presence as per program/client needs

What You Will Do

Establishing a supportive, ongoing relationship with clients and their support systems consistent with Early Psychosis Intervention and NAVIGATE principles. Developing a Crisis Plan with each client and their support to support and maintain client wellness Developing comprehensive assessments with clients and supports to identify client strengths and needs Establishing and implementing Recovery Plans to guide the mutual work towards client recovery Supporting clients and families using evidence-informed Early Psychosis Intervention practices and principles of the NAVIGATE Coordinated Specialty Care model. Through the integration of psychopharmacology knowledge, develop individual plans to support complex physical and mental health client needs and support shared decision making and health maintenance processes within the team. Monitoring psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, side effects, and physical health concerns associated with psychosis and its treatment. Providing on-going supportive counselling, life skills coaching, pre-employment coaching and appropriate referrals to enable clients to achieve their goals Consulting, advocating and liaising with community resources and agencies to assist clients in achieving their goals Monitoring clients’ mental health and initiating intervention to promote wellness Providing education on mental health, illnesses and wellness to clients and their families/other supports Providing ongoing support and referrals for families, as needed Establishing a follow-up plan for clients prior to discharge

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What You Need to Join Our Team

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSCN) preferred. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Certification in mental health nursing CPMHN and/or relevant mental health experience. 2-3 years community experience with individuals living with significant mental health issues. Excellent assessment, crisis intervention and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to establish therapeutic, supportive relationships with client/family/caregivers/community agencies by utilizing skilled interviewing and communication techniques and appropriate nursing interventions. Demonstrated ability to be flexible in work assignments. Advanced knowledge of psychotropic medication. Working knowledge of chemical dependency, including the pathophysiology of substance abuse and withdrawal. Venipuncture skill and experience is an asset. Good working knowledge of Recovery Model. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence. Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework. Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc. Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset. Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report.

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday June 17, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only assist people who are struggling, you’ll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time.

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CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, *2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, and all equity-deserving groups.

• *2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).
• Accessibility Statement When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable.
• We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process.
• We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.
• Should you have feedback, please email us at HRrecords@cmhapeel.ca

• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications.
• While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team.
• This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidate’s experience, skills and potential.
• AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.
• Please note, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during any stage of the interview process, including assessments and interviews, is not permitted unless explicitly authorized by CMHA Peel Dufferin.

Next Steps We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.

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