22 Oct
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Canadian Mental Health Association
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Ottawa
22 Oct
Canadian Mental Health Association
Ottawa
Why join CMHA Kenora? We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all.
We offer
an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact.
The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-beingof employees and offers:
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation Days
- Learning & professional development opportunities Deadline to apply: October 28th, 2026 Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse
- Psychiatric & Mental Health Specialty (lifespan) Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic Employer: CMHA Kenora Branch Job Title: Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse Work
Location:
Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent (Existing Position) Salary Range: $68,832
- $85,729 For more information, please visit www.cmhak.on.ca Overview: Reporting to the Mobile Mental Health & Additions Clinic Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse works within a multidisciplinary team who is responsible for assessing clients’ physical health needs, making appropriate referrals to community physicians, providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the consulting psychiatrist or practitioner, and providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services across the lifespan. The MMHAC Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse is expected to work as a member of a team and is expected to participate in clinical supervision with the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Team Lead. The MMHAC Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse will ensure that the following objectives are achieved through the clinic:
improving access to mental health and addiction services for unserved and underserved areas; improving health outcomes by removing barriers to access, including geography, transportation, and stigma; reducing healthcare costs by encouraging and easing intervention early and mitigating the need for higher intensity support later on; and reducing health disparities by ensuring access to services that are culturally and developmentally appropriate and available where and when clients need them. The MMHAC Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse will develop relationships with external providers to implement a collaborative service delivery model in multiple sites which will also include a landing space location identified for the MMHAC. The MMHAC Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse will ensure that high standards of quality client care and professional conduct is maintained, and that services provided are evidence-based, best practice approaches in partnership with traditional approaches as identified by the community and area. The MMHAC Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse will coordinate shift-management with other registered nurse/registered practical nurses within the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch when required by the MMHAC Team Lead and Chief Executive Officer.
Qualifications:
Registration or eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Knowledge of mental health/illness and mental health difficulties and treatment modalities Experience working in a community-based or outpatient mental health setting is preferred Working knowledge of community resources and agencies Knowledge of mental health/mental illness, and mental health difficulties Highly developed screening, and assessment skills Case management and advocacy skills Understanding of the Recovery Philosophy Leadership skills Professionalism in the performance of duties Ability to work independently and in a team environment and self-motivated Computer literacy and recording skills Cultural Competence for diverse populations Valid Driver’s License Criminal Records Check Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain same Duties:
- Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
- Assurance of confidentiality of all clients, personnel, and organizational records and information
- Implement a cooperative service delivery model in multiple sites which will also include a landing space location identified for the MMHAC
- Work collaboratively with community partners to reduce barriers and develop collaborative approaches
- to ensure that a range of mental health and addiction services is accessible to persons who were previously unserved or underserved
- Perform shift management as per established policies and procedures
- Ensure completion of a nursing assessment for those accessing the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic as identified within the funding agreement as well as internally by the organization
- Engage in providing medication administration where applicable to those accessing the MMHAC and ongoing medical services as needed
- Develop, revise, and maintain client psyc
📌 Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse (Ottawa)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association
📍 Ottawa