Job Description

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT) will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process to applicants with disabilities. HFHT offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by HFHT regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform the recruiting staff.


The Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT) welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Hamilton Family Health Team is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.


We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the HFHT. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Employee Value Proposition

Mental Health RN

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External PT Hamilton Posted 1 day ago $75,678.44 - $81,800 (pro-rated to FTE) CDN / Year Closes: 12 September 2025

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Hamilton Family Health Team

4 September 2025


As a HFHT Mental Health RN, you will be completing individual assessments, developing care plans and increasing access to direct and indirect consultation for HFHT patients whose family physicians do not have on-site psychiatry consultation. Experience in motivational interviewing and additional languages are considered assets.



The Hamilton Family Health Team is seeking a Registered Mental Health RN 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) position - 0.6 FTE permanent and 0.2 FTE temporary. The Hamilton Family Health Team is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.



Roles and Responsibilities:


Triaging referrals Gathering relevant history from the practice, other providers, and family, including that relevant to both physical and mental health Participate in the psychiatric assessments as needed Collaborate with practices to ensure follow-through on recommendations Collaborating with community resources to provide system navigation Providing data that will be used for planning purposes Under the supervision of the psychiatrists, support education of patients, families, and other providers re: pharmacological treatment Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities and maintaining license to practice Comply with all relevant HFHT policies, procedures, and protocols Other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills:


Five years of experience working as a RN in adult mental health, CPMHN(C) or equivalent and membership in professional college CNA Certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(C)) Strong organizational and communication skills Honed documentation skills Ability to collaborate with other providers, support education and capacity building Ability to understand and respond to the social determinants of health and impact on mental illness and well-being Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN High level of competency with computers and information technology Respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals The ideal candidate is an intuitive, adaptable, self-directed health professional with a passion for their work and a strong commitment to providing and improving team-based patient care.

Accountabilities:


Under the clinical direction of the psychiatrists. Work collaboratively with the Mental Health Nurse Coordinator for Centralized Child & Youth Psychiatry Services and Manager of Mental Health and Nutrition

Why join the HFHT?


Competitive Employee Value Proposition including, but not limited to: Healthcare of Ontario Pension (HOOPP) Extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision & critical Illness insurance Meaningful, purpose-based work 13 paid Stat holidays and one (1) extra float day Flexible work schedule Ongoing green initiatives

Summary

Classification: Non-Union

Primary Location: Hamilton

Employee Class: 0.8 FTE (0.6 FTE permanent + 0.2 FTE temporary)

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Date Available: immediately

Salary: $75,678.44 - $81,800 (pro-rated to FTE)



Application Instructions:



Interested applicants please submit resume and cover letter as one document using naming convention

Last name, First name_Position via email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca



Note:

If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they will be required to submit supporting documentation to determine if they are exempt from this requirement.


To apply for this job

email your details to

hr@hamiltonfht.ca.