University Health Network·Toronto, Ontario
The Registered Nurse will provide nursing services within the Substance Use Services and IMPACT programs, working alongside interdisciplinary teams to support patients with substance use and mental health needs. Responsibilities include performing clinical assessments, providing holistic care, and facilitating community integration for clients.
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With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre.
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Job Description: Union: ONA
1 New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: Toronto Western Hospital/Toronto General Hospital Department: Center for Mental Health Reports to: Manager, Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Services Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Days Status: Temporary Full-Time ( April 2027 )
August 27, 2026 Job Summary As a member of the UHN and the nursing multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse (RN) practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. This temporary, full-time contract RN role will provide nursing services within several clinical areas within UHN’s Mental Health Program. The RN will typically provide 3 days/week support to the Substance Use Services (SUS) team and 2 days/week to the IMPACT team. As a member of the SUS team, the RN will primarily support the Substance Use Intervention Team (SUIT), an addiction medicine consult service that supports patients who use substances across UHN. As part of SUIT, the RN will work alongside an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, community health workers, and care managers to provide holistic care to patients who use substances, as well as to bolster substance use healthcare skills and capacity among staff across UHN. At times, the RN may also provide nursing care within Toronto Western Hospital’s Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) service and Injection Clinic as needed. As a member of IMPACT, the RN will be part of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program that provides team treatment, psychosocial rehabilitation, and support in the community to adults with severe and persistent mental illness and a diagnosis of a primary psychotic disorder. Its interdisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Community Mental Health Workers, Peer Support Workers, Psychiatric Residents, as well as students from different disciplines. IMPACT strives to minimize the impact of mental illness on clients’ lives by facilitating the integration of clients into communities of their choice and supporting them to improve the quality of their lives in the areas of health, housing, finance, and vocation.
Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN; Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure Demonstrating commitment to professional lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession; Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care; Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.
Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification Minimum of two (2) years experience in mental health and/or addiction nursing required Excellent substance use assessment and intervention skills Experience working in an inpatient and/or outpatient mental health setting Experience with addictions, including concurrent disorders/motivational counseling Experience working with psychiatric patients, preferably community-based psychiatry, would be an asset Experience with trauma informed care Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high-quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task Compliance with confidentiality requirements Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Exceptional decision making and problem-solving skills Knowledge of community resources available to patients with mental health concerns an asset Knowledge of policies, legislation, programs and issues related to addiction services, mental health services, social services, community services, and placement services relevant to adults Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing an asset CPI certification in NVCI preferred Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code Access to a reliable car would be an asset for home visits, but not required
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. Competitive offer packages Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/) Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service A flexible work environment Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration. All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Candidates must be registered as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess at least two years of experience in mental health or addiction nursing. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required, and experience with trauma-informed care and community-based psychiatry is considered an asset.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.