Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Specialized Mental Health, GRH Assertive Community Treatment Team

Position: Temporary Full Time Registered Nurse Until Approximately 12/31/2026

Posting Period: August 13-20

Hours of Work: 7.5 Hour Shifts - Days, Evenings, and Weekends

Location: WRHN @ Chicopee (formerly Grand River Hospital, Freeport Campus)

Position Summary :

Offering person-centered care, guided by recovery principles, the Registered Nurse promotes healing and instills hope while demonstrating the values of the Mental Health and Addictions Program.

Assertive Community Treatment

Team or ACTT is a best practice model of providing community specialized mental health care to people with severe and persistent mental illness. This program is located at WHRN Chicopee Campus and supports people living in all types of housing options across Waterloo Region. This member of the ACT interdisciplinary team will assess, plan, develop, coordinate and provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. This clinician will assess the client's individual status and needs, develop a treatment plan and, in collaboration with all ACT Team, clinicians, provide or participate in the provision of the core program services including comprehensive assessment and case management, psychiatric treatment, substance abuse treatment, structuring time and employment, activities of daily living, social and interpersonal relationships and leisure time, and support. The ACT team utilizes a client centered approach striving to support the client’s recovery plan. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.





Position Requirements:

· Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

· 3 years experience in Mental Health & Addictions Nursing – working with people who have a severe and persistent mental illness - Required

· Certification (CNA), Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.

· Experience in Community Mental Health preferred

· Post diploma preparation, relevant to Psychiatric and Mental Health nursing preferred.

· Advanced de-escalation, Code White training preferred (training will be provided)

· Basic Rescuer, CPR

· Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training- preferred

· Working knowledge of psychiatric and mental health disorders and related psychiatric/ psychosocial interventions and treatment models

· An understanding of the philosophy and principles of Recovery

· Working knowledge of current best practices related to treatment of Severely Mentally Ill persons.

· Comprehensive knowledge and experience in administration and/or monitoring of psychotropic medications

· Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to motor vehicle required

· Excellent interviewing skills (individual/group)

· Demonstrated group facilitation skills

· Strong skills in biopsychosocial assessments, care planning, crisis plans, psychiatric nursing interventions and complete outcome evaluation for individual care.

· Demonstrated ability to provide in depth mental health assessments, risk assessments, mental status examinations, and development of crisis, and discharge plans

· Case Management experience preferred, with ability to develop robust community agencies relationships

· Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Community Treatment Order Legislation, Privacy Act, Health Care Consent Act, and other relevant legislation.

· Knowledge of Community Resources preferred

· Strong consultation skills with Physicians, Community therapists, Support workers and families.





· Ability to work independently with consultation from multidisciplinary team members

· Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to engage in conflict resolution

· Excellent critical thinking, organizational and problem solving skills

· Good attendance record

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

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It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

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