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Job Number: 122936 Job: Nursing Primary Location: Ontario-Hamilton This position will be located at: McMaster Childrens Hospital Organization: MCH-CYMH and Clinics Status: Regular Part-time Hours per week: 0.01 Number of Openings: 1 Union Code: ONA Local 70 Salary: 40.2400 57.6800 Hourly Post Date: Jan 27, 2026, 12:00:00 AM Close Date (Period for Applying) External: Feb 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Unit Summary Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canadas largest and most diverse hospitals, were providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province. McMaster Children s Hospitals (MCH) Child and Youth Mental Health Program (CYMHP) is one of Canadas largest pediatric mental health service providers. CYMHP offers a wide range of services for children, youth, and families experiencing complex mental health concerns. Our program includes a 22-bed inpatient unit, a short-stay mental health assessment unit, a day treatment program and a wide range of outpatient services. Affiliated with McMaster Universitys Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, and the Offord Centre for Child Studies, our program is committed to community partnerships, providing evidence based, integrated, coordinated, leading edge family and patient centered care. The strength of the program lies in the dedication of its people who are invested in improving the mental wellness of our communities. Position Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) functions as a valuable member working primarily within the CYMHP inpatient service, providing care to children and youth with complex mental health issues. The RN is key in leading patient care, including but not limited to, establishment of effective therapeutic relationships, utilization of developmentally appropriate approaches to care, mental status examination, crisis management, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions, and coordination of services. The RN offers mental health teaching to children, youth and families, demonstrates knowledge of all Ontario legislation that guides mental health care and is responsible for meeting the medical needs of clients, including medication management and education. The RN contributes to new and ongoing research and quality assurance projects. Schedule Work Hours Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Qualifications Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Evidence of minimum one (1) year, acute child and youth inpatient mental health experience within the past five (5) years Demonstrated skill in effective crisis management Demonstrated knowledge of child and youth mental health services Demonstrated knowledge of psychopharmacology Demonstrated knowledge in developmental psychology and psychopathology Demonstrated knowledge of the mental health act, substitute decisions act, health care consent act, Personal Health Information Protection Act Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and establish therapeutic relationships with clients and team members Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and flexibility Guidelines Hamilton Health Sciences foster a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners. This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employees exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset. How To Apply CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should connect with their Case Manager before applying for this position #J-18808-Ljbffr