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Title: Registered Nurse – CAPIS

Company: Halton Healthcare
Location: Oakville, Ontario
Job Type: FullTime, Shift

Description:

Halton Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work with acutely ill and high-risk psychiatric patients, including those with severe mental health conditions. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans in collaboration with the team and coordinating with community agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment plans for psychiatric patients

Collaborate with team members and community agencies

Prioritize care and make informed autonomous decisions

Intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring management of aggressive behavior

Utilize electronic health records and proficient in computer use

Establish therapeutic alliances and work as part of a team

Qualifications:

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

BCLS certification required

BScN Preferred

C.N.A. mental health certification or willingness to obtain

Recent acute child/adolescent psychiatric experience

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

Additional Information:

Hours: Monday - Sunday Various rotating 12-hour shifts

Salary: $40.24 to $57.68 per hour

Date posted: December 9, 2025

Internal applications due by: December 16, 2025

If you are passionate about providing quality care and are committed to excellence, Halton Healthcare encourages you to apply. They are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Proof of immunity for certain diseases and compliance with vaccination policies are required for employment.

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Title: Registered Nurse &#8211; CAPIS
Company: Halton Healthcare
Location: Oakville, Ontario
Company Description
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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 &amp; families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

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.

Job Description
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Using the total Patient Care Model, the successful candidate will function as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The incumbent will be skilled in dealing with acutely ill and high risk psychiatric population, including suicidal and complex individuals, those with severe depressive or psychotic illnesses and personality and behaviour disorders. Responsibilities will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans in collaboration with other team members and liaising with multiple community agencies and professionals in planning follow-up and aftercare.

Qualifications
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* Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
* Current BCLS certification required at time of hire.
* BScN Preferred
* C.N.A. mental health certification or a willingness to obtain in the next 2 years
* Current certification in non-violent crisis intervention required (CPI certified)
* Must have recent acute child/adolescent psychiatric experience of at least 1-5 years.
* 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;
* 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;
* 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
* Ability to establish a therapeutic alliance.
* Objective, empathetic attitude.
* Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, appropriate community agencies.
* Excellent team player who projects a positive, non-judgmental attitude.
* Excellent problem solving and conflict/crisis resolution skills.
* Knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario &amp; other relevant legislation.
* Competent knowledge of Standards of Mental Health nursing practice and Scope of Nursing practice.
* Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position

Additional Information
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**Hours:** Monday - Sunday Various rotating 12 hour shifts, (Hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

**Salary:** $40.24 to $57.68 per hour

**Date posted:** December 9, 2025

**Internal applications due by:** December 16, 2025

**REF2994N**

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety &amp; Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare's Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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