Company Biography

HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.

With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.

HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) acts as an expert resource for the provision of a range of mental health assessment, consultation and treatment services for clients, families of clients and community partners. The RN provides services within the different programs of the Mental Health Treatment Service such as, but not limited to: psychiatry, injection clinic, First Episode Psychosis.

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION from November 2025 to August 2026 approximately
Day/evening shifts

Criminal Check

As a pre-condition of employment:

• All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.

• As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor degree in nursing
• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in psychiatric nursing ( can be completed within the first year of employment).
• A minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in mental health in community and or acute care setting;
• Good knowledge of hospital psychiatric services and mental health and addictions community services;
• Good knowledge of best practices in matters related to mental health and addictions, pharmacology treatments and risk assessment and the mental health law;
• Excellent skills in education, coaching, mentoring clients and family or personal support network members as required and/or other care-givers about illness prevention and health maintenance strategies.
• Capable of facilitating group sessions.
• Capable of dispensing intramuscular injections and organizing an injection clinic.
• Able to work in an autonomous way, with the support of a psychiatrist, when required and as per CNO standards;
• Able to work with a multi-disciplinary team and in collaboration with community partners.
• Possess strong problem solving and critical thinking skills and good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Capable of flexibility and demonstrates strong adaptation skills;
• Demonstrates good record keeping, following HGH approved documentation policies and procedures.
• Possess a working knowledge of both official languages.
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must have a positive attitude compliant with HGH’s values.
• Satisfactory review of the Human resources file.
• Possess valid driver’s license and own vehicle for work use.