Job Description

Posting closes: October 27, 2025 at 5:00pm

About Us:

The Canadian Mental Health Association

Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest.



We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and our proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise.

Why Join our Team:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff. We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada's largest and most respected defined benefit plans.



Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.



Values that include: Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.



Commitment to Health and Safety - We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for a

NURSE

CLINICIAN (1

st

Step Team)

This is a regular part-time position (28 hours per week between the hours of Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 80 Waterloo Ave. Guelph and 9 Wellington St. Cambridge.*


Within a client-centred, recovery oriented framework, this position will provide psychiatric nursing care, mental health assessment, consultation, and intervention services for young people aged 14-35 years old experiencing an early psychosis. Within an interdisciplinary team, the Nurse will work with clients, families and staff to optimize recovery through their specific lens including working collaboratively with the psychiatrist and pharmacist in regards to medication management including the administration of psychotropic medications, response monitoring, metabolic monitoring and medication check in calls. The 1st Step Team Nurse will be proficient in delivering health teaching 1:1, psychoeducational groups, collaborative care with internal colleagues and health teaching to build capacity of partners in the community and will be responsive to needs related to infection prevention and control measures. This role will be accountable to the First Step clients and team and report to the Manager, 1st Step Team.



Qualifications:


Degree/Diploma from an approved Registered Nursing Program Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse in Ontario 3 to 5 years of early psychosis related experience and in providing community-based mental health services National Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing an asset Thorough knowledge of psychiatric nursing and medications Experience working with people who are marginalized, homeless or at risk of homelessness Ability to interact with people in a caring, supportive manner Well developed assessment and intervention skills Well developed knowledge base of the various service systems and resources within the catchment area Knowledge of the Ontario health care system particularly in regards to mental health and addictions Demonstrated experience in applying a person-centered service philosophy to the provision of services to people with serious addictions, concurrent disorders and mental illness Strong analytical skills and creative problem solving skills Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills Sensitivity to social and cultural diversity Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team Ability to work collaboratively with formal and informal community resources Strong alignment with CMHA WW's Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook and various database software A valid driver's license, vehicle and insurance, as travel is required

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.

We will be communicating with selected candidates via email. Please check your inbox, and junk/spam folder near the closing date of the posting.

CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: Level 6 (OPSEU) - $37.09 to $45.21 per hour

CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

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Experience

Required3 year(s): Nursing 3 year(s): Mental Health
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Education

RequiredCollege Diploma or better in Nursing
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Licenses & Certifications

Required* Registered Nurse