Job Description

Posting # 55036 - [ ONA ]

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Registered Nurse, Elgin ACT 2 - 1 position
Elgin ACT 2

Assertive Community Treatment - St. Thomas, ON

Temporary Full Time

Salary Range: $39.07 - $56.00 /hour

This is a temporary full-time position that is anticipated to extend until January 2, 2026, and is subject to the availability of work



Location: St. Thomas, Ontario




Will require some evening and weekend shifts



The Mental Health Program has adopted the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Model as its overarching philosophical framework. This philosophy is built on a set of principles and values that emphasize client and family involvement in decision making, client choice, the provision of a range of services to meet treatment, rehabilitation and support needs, and a commitment from mental health services professionals to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients based on their stated preferences, wishes, desires and life plans. In order to make this vision a reality the program ensures that all of its clinical staff have the necessary skills by providing education and training, and has in place an evaluation framework to measure quality of services delivered including client outcomes.




Using the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation within the Assertive Community Treatment Team model of care, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive community support/rehabilitation/treatment to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.

Essential Qualifications

Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Valid CPR certificate Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA In-depth knowledge of major mental illness from a bio-psychosocial perspective Knowledge, skills, and recent experience providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and treatments, psychotropic medications and symptom management Knowledge of community resources Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to function effectively independently and within an interdisciplinary team Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills Ability to accept and positively influence change in the work environment Experience in crisis intervention and the development of teaching materials and the teaching of clients, family, and caregivers Ability to travel extensively within the catchment of Elgin County

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of and experience in applying Principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Model Proficiency in French would be an asset Knowledge of Elgin County social and health services network BScN Certified in, or in process of completing courses toward the Canadian Psychiatry and Mental Health Certification Two years experience in mental health care

Teaching and Research

St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza. Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Posting date:

May 22, 2025

Submission deadline:

May 28, 2025

Stacy Kearns, Human Resources

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated.

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