Registered Nurse - Emergency Mental Health Department (Casual) at Trillium Health Partners

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

57.68

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Care, Patient Management, Crisis Intervention, Communication Skills, Time Management, Teamwork, Autonomous Decision Making, Computer Proficiency, Organizational Skills, Charge Nurse Duties, Assessment Skills, Quality Improvement, Professional Development, BCLS Certification, Crisis Management, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

ONA Job Posting Position: Registered Nurse Dept/Health Program: Emergency Mental Health Department - Mental Health Program Posting ID: 5898 Status: Casual (x1) Role Level: CPS04.2 ($40.24 to $57.68) Site: Mississauga Hospital Shifts: All shifts (Days, Nights and Weekends); 12 hour shifts Posted: December 25, 2025 Internal Deadline: January 1, 2026 Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030, we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. Job Description: Responsible for the care of the mental health patient in the ED in partnership with the ED nurse Will be required to float between the inpatient mental health units based on volume and need of both departments competency managing the acute mental health patient in an ER setting preferred Demonstrated ability to prioritize care and make informed autonomous decisions; Demonstrated ability to work with complex and difficult patient and family situations; Physical ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of aggressive behaviour; Demonstrated ability to perform charge nurse duties preferred; Proficient in the use of computers, with the ability to type notes and utilize the electronic health record; Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; Excellent organization, time management, professionalism, and ability to work as part of team; Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record required; Passion for change, quality improvement, and professional development Provide co-ordination of patient admissions, transfers, and repatriations utilizing THP’s Health Information Management system (eg. EPIC), standard operating procedures (SOP), protocols and situational awareness of each unit’s status within the hospital Facilitating capacity and flow, to provide support to the ED, Mental Health inpatient units, across site transfers and preparing packages for transport to other facilities. Qualifications: Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario; Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; Current BCLS Certification required at time of hire; Minimum of 2-3 years recent experience in an acute inpatient mental health unit required Mental health community experience an asset Advanced skill in the assessment and management of acute mental health and concurrent disorders conditions, including mental status examination, suicide risk assessment, management of aggressive behaviour, bio-psychosocial assessment, physical health assessment, treatment and transitional care; Additional experience in addictions and/or medical/surgical or emergency nursing would be considered an asset; CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing preferred Current certification in non-violent crisis intervention Training & Experience with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) an asset Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable health care legislations To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply. Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant. Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the care of mental health patients in the Emergency Department and may float between inpatient mental health units based on volume and need. They will coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and repatriations while managing complex patient situations.