The Registered Nurse–ACT delivers comprehensive medical and health promotion services to clients of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. Working within a health promotion framework and in accordance with the scope of practice defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the nurse provides both mental and physical health care. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary ACT team, the RN–ACT also offers counselling, rehabilitation and recovery support, crisis intervention, long-term support, and client advocacy. The role involves active participation in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of ACT services. A significant portion of client engagement takes place independently in community settings

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized university or combination of nursing diploma and additional relevant courses/training.
• Good standing in and valid license from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Additional training in the field of community mental health (such as psychiatric nursing certificate)
• Additional training in a psychiatric rehabilitation/recovery-based model is an asset.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Three to five years full-time relevant nursing experience in a community setting or combination of community and hospital or public health settings; experience in a primary care setting, an asset.
• Experience in a combination of hospital and community settings and/or public health.
• Experience in providing rehabilitation and support functions to mental health clients and assisting in activities of daily living.
• Experience in applying principles of psychosocial rehabilitation/recovery, practices of case coordination and working in transdisciplinary teams with mental health professionals.
• Familiarity with the Ontario Mental Health Act is an asset.
• Experience and interest in working with marginalized and diverse clientele, such as low-income, high-needs, newcomer, and a variety of multicultural communities.