Position Details
Job Number: JR01827 Department: Schizophrenia Outpatient Clinic SOC This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain) Job Type: Regular, Full time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months
Number of positions: 1 Union: ONA Local 75
Hourly Rate
$41.15 - $58.98 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 7.5 Shift Start: (If applicable)
Reason for Posting
- Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy
- Application
- Dates
- Opening
- Date: 2026-08-25
Closing Date: 2026-09-01
Job Description
Position Summary
- Reporting to the Manager of the Schizophrenia Outpatient Clinic, you will demonstrate comprehensive psychiatric and risk assessment skills and a commitment to recovery-oriented, evidence-based care. As a Registered Nurse you will work in a clinical case management model of service delivery to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions that support client goals and facilitate recovery. You will demonstrate superb communication and relationship-building skills. You will work collaboratively and effectively with interprofessional team members with respect to clinical practice, education and research, utilizing best practice guidelines for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia or related psychotic disorders. Qualifications and Responsibilities:
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- Demonstrated ability to practice within the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Commitment to fulfilling the Mission and Vision of St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton
- CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)) preferred
- CPR certification required Previous clinical experience in psychiatric nursing with demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in psychiatric nursing, psychotropic pharmacology, counseling priniciples, clinical case management and group psychotherapy/interventions required
- Minimum of 2 years psychiatric nursing experience in mental health outpatient setting
- Demonstrated success in clinical case management within an outpatient mental health setting
- Evidence of understanding of relevant health care legislation.
- Comprehensive knowledge base of major mental disorders and related treatment modalities
- Comprehensive knowledge of schizophrenia and best practice evidence/research required
- Knowledge of community resources available to service individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness is required, and demonstrated ability to work with these partners across Hamilton, Halton, Niagara, Haldimand and Norfolk
- Demonstrated ability to function independently and be self-directed with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to actively participate with other inter-professional team members
- Demonstrated ability to document according to standards
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, including additional certification in counselling modalities specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Psychosis (CBT-P), Concurrent Disorders and smoking cessation as well as, precepting nursing students
- Comprehensive understanding of Self Management Supports and tools/strategies to implement this practice into daily clinical work required.
- Certification in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy would be an asset
- Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, leading and evaluating therapeutic groups considered best practice for this target population
- Balanced judgement in risk assessment and management; knowledge and skills related to crisis intervention and safety planning.
- Critical thinking, appraisal skills and effective problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated abilities to establish, maintain and terminate therapeutic relationships, to set therapeutic boundaries and to utilize therapeutic interviewing skills
- It is essential that current knowledge and research evidence be integrated into clinical practice
- Commitment and demonstrated ability to provide recovery oriented service
- Good attendance and work record are essential
- Valid driver’s license with adequate insurance and use of a reliable vehicle required
- Demonstrates competence (knowledge/skills/attitude) in the use of community safety training interventions, trauma-informed care and other best practices available to promote healing and recovery
St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).
