Registered Nurse - ACTT

*This is a temporary full-time position expected to continue until approximately May 2027.*

About the Role

• The Registered Nurse (RN) within the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive, community-based mental health care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• This position focuses on providing holistic nursing assessments, developing individualized care plans, and administering treatments that promote recovery and improve quality of life.
• The RN collaborates closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care, crisis intervention, and ongoing support tailored to each client’s unique needs.
• By engaging clients in their own environments, the RN helps to reduce hospitalizations and supports community integration.
• Ultimately, this role aims to empower clients through compassionate, evidence-based nursing care that fosters independence and wellness in the community setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or equivalent nursing education.
• Experience in mental health nursing or community health nursing.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in community settings.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for regular travel to client locations within the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within Assertive Community Treatment Teams or similar community mental health programs.
• Additional certifications in psychiatric nursing, mental health, or substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation systems.
• Training in trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented practice.
• Bilingualism in English and French or other languages relevant to the community served.

Responsibilities