Registered NurseTherapist – OPMH PositionSummary: To provide quality psychiatric nursingservices, in an outpatient setting, to patients experiencing issues with mentalhealth, within the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses ofOntario and the policies and procedures of the Timmins and District Hospital.
Position Requirements: Must possess a diploma or BScN andcurrent Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
Must have the ability to performindependently, as per the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, andthe learning ability to achieve and maintain ongoing organizationalcompetencies.
Must maintain privacy andconfidentiality as per hospital policy.
Minimum of 3 years of currentmental health nursing experience with knowledge of major psychiatric diagnoses,the pharmacology associated with the treatment of these illnesses, and trainingand applied knowledge in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Training and applied knowledge inDialectical Behavior Therapy would be considered an asset.
Must have the knowledge, skills,and clinical judgment required to support and complete incoming comprehensivemental health intakes for Outpatient Psychotherapy and Psychiatry services,including assessment of presenting concerns, mental health history, risk andsafety, psychosocial needs, functional status, and identification ofappropriate service needs and referral pathways.
Must demonstrate the ability tocollaborate with the outpatient and inpatient multidisciplinary team to supportintake, triage, care coordination, and appropriate referral or disposition ofindividuals accessing Outpatient Mental Health services.
Must possess a working knowledge ofthe Mental Health Act and relevant legal forms.
Current certification in BCLS,Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), and CPI.




Must possess a working knowledge ofavailable hospital and community mental health and addiction resources andreferral pathways.
Must possess an employment historywhich demonstrates regular attendance at work.
Must possess excellent verbal andwritten communication skills and have the ability to establish effective andcollaborative relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team,patients, families, and community partners.
Experience with data entry, Windowsprograms, and Meditech.
Bilingualism (French and English)would be considered an asset.
Starting salary of $41.15/hour;$80,242.50/year (As per Step 1 of the ONA collective agreement.) ranges to58.98/hour; $115,011.00/year (As per Step 8 of the ONA collective agreement.)
Option to enroll in Healthcare of Ontario PensionPlan.
All TADH staff members must follow the COVID-19vaccination series in accordance with the most up-to-date vaccine guidanceprovided by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
PositionResponsibilities: Provide protected, effective and therapeuticpsychiatric nursing services to patients experiencing persistent and/or seriousmental illness.
Perform intake assessments for patientsreferred for services and triage priority, with input from the team
Provide individual therapy and groupintervention and manage group dynamics.
Provide skilled mental health nursing byestablishing and maintaining a caring, therapeutic relationship using arecovery-oriented approach with consideration and incorporation of elements oftrauma-informed care, as indicated.




Must be able to collaborate with the healthcare team to provide goal directed interventions and to reach identified clientoutcomes.
Must be able to conduct psychosocial and mentalstatus assessments with special attention to suicidal/homicidal risks.
Must be culturally mindful and aware of socialdeterminants of health.
Must maintain collaborative relationships withcommunity partners.
Must be comfortable responding to safety risksimpacting clients and health care team members, challenge questionable actions,and intervene appropriately in situations of risk.
Provide onsite assessment and intervention ofpsychiatric emergencies.
Must have the physical strength and agility torespond to Code White situations
* In the spirit of equity and inclusion, lived experience including intersectionality as a racialized individual, a woman, a member of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, or a Person with a Disability will be a large consideration in the selection process. Timmins and District Hospital will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.
TADH is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. TADH is dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live, serve, and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.
We thank all applicants for their responses; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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📌 Registered Nurse Therapist – OPMH (Ontario)
🏢 Timmins
📍 Ontario