Job Code: 387-25

POSTING DATE: September 15, 2025 POSTING #387-25 (ONA/OPSEU)

EXPIRY DATE: September 22, 2025

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE or REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER (BSW)

Seniors Mental Health

Temporary Full-time

REPORTS TO: Manager, Outpatient Mental Health

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $39.07 to $56.00 per hour (ONA)

$39.16 to $50.77 per hour (OPSEU)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Working as a member of the Huron Perth Seniors Mental Health and Addictions Response team the Seniors Mental Health/BSO clinician will support the work of Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) in the communities of Huron and Perth. The Seniors Mental Health/BSO clinician will support older adults and their caregivers living with or at risk of responsive behaviours associated with complex and challenging mental health, addictions, dementia or other associated neurological conditions. The Seniors Mental Health/BSO clinician will provide direct, face-to-face supports to clients throughout Huron and Perth in hospital, long-term care and community settings. This role requires regular travel throughout Huron and Perth to support client care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or a Current registered

member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

• A minimum of five years current progressive clinical mental health experience in a health care and community based setting is required along with a strong desire to work with the geriatric population.

• A minimum of 3 years experience in responding to mental health crisis situations with the elderly in the community and hospital setting.

• Certification in Mental Health Nursing

• Current BLS Certificate

• Certification in PIECES, Gentle Persuasive Approach modality of care and Montessori Training

• Certification in CBT for depression in Elderly or willing to obtain.

• Completion of a crisis intervention certificate program or equivalent experience and education.

ABILITIES:

• Well-developed skills in assessment, service coordination, counselling, group facilitation, problem solving and public education.

• Demonstrated knowledge of issues faced by individuals in acute mental health distress and by individuals with severe mental illness.

• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the application of treatment modalities to support individuals with serious mental illness.

• Knowledge of mental health reform and values, principles of recovery, Mental Health Act, PHIPPA, Health Care Consent Act and Public Hospitals Act.

• Demonstrated ability to independently conduct formal mental health assessment, crisis counselling and mental health therapies.

• Personal transportation and hold a valid Ontario driver’s license and auto endorsement insurance.

**Applicants may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs**

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca

This job posting is being advertised for an existing vacancy within the Hospital. The status of the position is indicated to provide transparency in accordance with applicable regulations.

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. HPHA is committed to creating an environment where all staff, physicians, volunteers and patients see themselves reflected in the workforce, physical surroundings and the broader community, and where everyone feels safe, valued and free to be who they are while receiving fair and equitable supports and opportunities. Upon individual requests, attempts will be made to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are conducted by HPHA Human Resource professionals and/or the hiring managers.