Employment Status: Full-time

Department: Psychiatry

✓ Pension ✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Health Insurance ✓ Life Insurance

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT INTERNAL LAKE OF THE WOODS DISTRICT HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES

Job Type

Full-time Permanent

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

RN

Department

Psychiatry

Salary

$41.15 to $58.98 per hour

As per ONA Collective Agreement, plus additional compensation per Article 19.04 (b), the employee shall be paid a premium of four dollars ($4.00) per hour in addition to their regular salary and applicable premium allowance.

Closing Date

Thursday, June 4, 2026

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Description

The Regional Mental Health Assessment Team staff member works in conjunction with the Lake of the woods District Hospital, the Regional hospitals Emergency Departments, Outpatient Mental Health, acute inpatient unit, and to deliver in person and virtual specialized psychiatric assessments and care. The Mental Health Assessment Team staff member uses psychiatric/mental health knowledge, skills and abilities to assess individuals experiencing an intense mental health problem.

The Mental Health Assessment Team staff member makes appropriate recommendations for patient care based on excellent judgment and knowledge of psychopathology, risk indicators, applicable legislation and community resources. Provide support and direction to the staff of psychiatric unit as team lead. Requires knowledge and can assist with the RAI tool.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement

• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options

• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability

• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental/orthodontic services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.

• Relocation and accommodation packages and support

• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario,

• Certified with CNA for mental health and addictions preferred or willing to obtain and/or advanced certification in mental health and addictions preferred

• Recent continuing education in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing

• Current certification in CPR

• Current certification in CPI/NVCI

• Recent experience in Acute Psychiatric/Mental Health with experience caring for patients with addictions and knowledge of mental health crisis and assessment services, crisis intervention models and practices, community resources, risk assessment, and psychopathology

• Knowledge of current legislation, including the Mental Health Act

• Ability to use skills including but not limited to: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in conjunction with her/his basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery

• Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action

• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple interventions

• Strong interprofessional and communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who:

• Possess recent continuing education in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing

• Have completed training and possess knowledge of Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) systems

• Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct.

• Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position

• Can articulate the assessments required for screening

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.