Registered Nurse, M-HEART (Temporary, Full-Time) at Northumberland Hills Hospital

Reference # 01024 Posted Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at 12:00am Scope Public Applications Accepted Position Registered Nurse Department Mental Health, M-HEART Vacancy Yes Term Temporary, Full-Time Pay $40.24 - $57.68 as per the ONA Collective Agreement

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via [email protected]. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

Role Overview

M-HEART (Mental Health Engagement and Response Team) is an integration of the justice and health care system that will respond to individuals with mental illness and/or addictions in Northumberland County. The M-HEART program will operate five days per week in partnership with Northumberland OPP, Port Hope Police Services and Cobourg Police Services. The M-HEART Mental Health Nurse is an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse who works in partnership with Police as well as being an active member of the multi-disciplinary team at Northumberland Hills Hospital Community Mental Health Services. The M-HEART RN will represent Northumberland Hills Hospital and the Community Mental Health Program when performing his/her duties in the community. The M-HEART RN reports directly to the Clinical Manager and is positioned in one of the partnered police services in the M-HEART program. This position will be stationed at the Campbellford OPP detachment. The days and hours will be based on the operational needs of the program and community.

Primary Responsibilities

• The M-HEART Nurse provides community mental health nursing care to individuals in mental health crisis and is deployed by police personnel or dispatch to perform crisis assessments, short-term follow up and support to individuals in crisis who may be experiencing mental health issues.
• Initial contact with clients will be in tandem with police officers attending calls for service. The M-HEART Nurse will provide consultation and crisis intervention with police to determine a therapeutic course of action for crisis intervention and response.
• The M-HEART RN will provide follow-up consultation, support and system navigation to individuals, families, caregivers, community professionals and partners on a short-term basis, to promote stabilization, service delivery access and collaboration.
• The M-HEART RN will perform mental status assessments, crisis response intervention, psychosocial assessment of the client’s needs, medication assessment, symptom management, system advocacy, coordinate with other services including primary care, social services and/or other supports as appropriate. Community mental health nursing care will be provided to clients in a community-based setting; this may include but not be limited to completion of health assessments, medication monitoring in the community and providing injections in the community.
• The M-HEART RN will employ a client-centered and trauma-informed approach, utilizing recovery models to service delivery with a well-developed understanding of mental illness and concurrent disorder. Focused attention is given to the development of a therapeutic rapport and respect for the individual client.
• Assistance with connection to community resources for basic needs, emergency services, crisis services and other services as appropriate for the individual client and/or family.
• The M-HEART RN will work collaboratively with the client to develop a treatment plan that will include the client directed goals and identify appropriate care providers to assist with goals.
• The M-HEART RN will attend joint training events, team meetings and participate in facilitating community workshops/seminars as per request.
• All documentation will be accurate and comply with NHH Community Mental Health Services Documentation Policy as well as the Ontario College of Nurses documentation requirements. Documentation will be completed in a timely manner and will include but not be limited to: client contact notes, initial treatment plans and crisis assessments.
• The M-HEART RN will be provided with electronic capability to complete documentation in a mobile setting and will maintain the equipment in good order with attention to electronic security.
• The M-HEART RN will complete the OCAN as well as the CCP and other documentation as required by the program, manager and/or police service partners.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Current certificate of registration and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
• CNA Certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing, preferred
• Current and demonstrated knowledge of psychotic illnesses including etiology, prognosis and treatment modalities,
• Mental Health crisis assessment experience required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Experience in mental health teaching to clients, family and community
• Recent related clinical experience working with individuals with a serious mental illness preferably in a community setting
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Reform, Mental Health Act, privacy legislation
• Valid driver’s license and insurance as incumbent will be required to drive their vehicle for the provision of mental health services.
• Successful completion of a criminal reference review
• CPR and First Aid Certification required
  
  

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• The M-HEART RN will have the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form
• Work will be done in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act; the M-HEART RN will actively participate in workplace and program orientation, education and training
• At all times, the M-HEART RN will use any equipment, protective devices and/or clothing required by the employer in accordance with Occupational Health & Safety Standards
• Hours of work may be flexible and include some occasional evenings/weekends. The program operates five days per week.
  
  

Employment Requirements

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.