Registered Nurse Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

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Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

The Mental Health Program, in collaboration with the Halton Regional Police Service, is seeking a registered nurse for the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team. This role provides urgent community-based mental health and addiction crisis response, assessment, intervention, and support to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric or substance use crises. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with police, hospital teams, community agencies, patients, and families to promote safety, stabilization, and connection to appropriate services. Strong assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills are essential.

Please note that eligibility for this position will be conditional upon successful completion and comprehensive review of the preferred candidate’s background and approval from the Halton Regional Police Service. Halton Healthcare reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for this position should this condition not be met.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience in a psychiatric emergency setting; Fluency in a second language is an asset.; Experience working with individuals with substance use and/or addictions is an asset.; Excellent crisis intervention, de-escalation, clinical assessment, supportive counselling skills; Exemplary communication skills.; Proven ability in problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution.; Knowledge of and ability to access community resources.; Must be able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a fast paced, demanding environment.; Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Ontario Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA.; Sound knowledge of the principles of the therapeutic relationship and their application to Crisis Intervention.; Demonstrates excellent organizational, time-management skills, and team building skills.; Excellent work performance, punctuality, and attendance.; Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.; Proficiency in computer skills.