At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to children and youth in mental health crisis through outreach and collaboration.
- Company: Join St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, a leader in inclusive healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment focused on equity, inclusiveness, and patient safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Nurse Practitioner with experience in mental health and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 67800 - 82600 $ per year.
Position Details
- Job Number: JR02419
- Department: Crisis Outreach and Support Team COAST
- This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) (Hamilton)
- Job Type: Regular, Full time
- Contract Duration: 0 months
- Number of Positions: 1
- Union: ONA Local 75
- Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $65.38 - $78.63
- Schedule Work Days: Monday to Sunday
- Time of Day: Afternoons, Days
- Shift: Hours - 7.5
- Shift Start: (If applicable)
- Reason for Posting: Posting is for a new role
- Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-10-20
- Closing Date: 2026-10-27
Job Description
Position Summary: The Nurse Practitioner position for the COAST is an autonomous health care provider who works in collaboration with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team including outreach at the RAAM Clinic and community partners; HPS/EMS, children & youth services, patients/loved ones to provide evidence-informed and integrated care to patients. The Nurse Practitioner’s role will primarily focus on providing low barrier access to care through outreach within the community; in various settings for children, youth and adults.
The NP is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of children and youth experiencing mental health concerns. Responsibilities include clinical practice, education, consultation, and recommendations for treatment planning. This position requires active involvement in program evaluation and research through partnership with the Boris Centre. This position also may provide coverage for the NPs within the Addictions portfolio.
The NP’s practice is grounded in professional ethical and legal standards using advanced nursing knowledge, skills, experience, clinical reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking. The NP builds and expands on established RN competencies with an expanded scope of practice based on legislative authority to autonomously perform the controlled acts. The NP’s fundamental competencies include clinical practice, leadership, research, consultation, and collaboration. All duties and responsibilities of the NP will be consistent with the Standards of Behaviour and policies set by St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. The NP will report jointly to the Manager and Director of COAST.
Qualifications:
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the RN-Extended Class with specialty certification as NP
- Current BCLS/HCP Certification required
- Primary Health Care is required
- Master’s degree in nursing required
- Proof of successful completion of controlled substances education required or preferred
- Faculty appointment or eligibility for appointment with a School of Nursing in an academic institution
- CNA certification in Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)) preferred
- Demonstrated experience with psychiatric assessment
- Providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for children, youth and adults
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated clinical experience and expertise working in mental health specialty
- Comprehensive knowledge of best practices in children and youth mental health and substance use
- Demonstrated in-depth expertise regarding clinical assessment and care needs of persons living with substance use mental health diagnosis and disadvantaged populations including homeless
- Demonstrated expertise in working from a harm reduction perspective including the prescribing of pharmacological interventions (suboxone/sublocade/naltrexone, etc.)
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and other related legislation in Ontario required
- Demonstrated knowledge of legislative and ethical responsibilities relating to scope of practice and health care required
- Demonstrated knowledge of the CNO standards of practice and guidelines and commitment to maintaining reflective practice
- Demonstrated self-directed decision making and problem solving required
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective collegial relationships and teamwork required
- Demonstrated effective conflict management/resolution skills required
- Ability to minimize risk adhering to established policies and procedures
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills (i.e.: PDM Clinical Connect, MS Office/Outlook, EPIC, etc.) required
- Demonstrated management for evaluation, interpretation and process change
- Demonstrated good attendance record required
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel
St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).
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