Posting closes: June 3, 2026 at 5:00pm
About Us:
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest.
We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and our proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise.
Why Join our Team:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff. We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada’s largest and most respected defined benefit plans.
Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.
Values that include: Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.
Commitment to Health and Safety: We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.
The Opportunity:
We are recruiting for a NURSE CLINICIAN (1st Step Team)
- This is a contract part-time position to fill an existing vacancy until February 11, 2028 (28 hours per week between the hours of Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 80 Waterloo Ave. Guelph and Langs Community Health Centre 1145 Concession Rd. Cambridge.
This role will coordinate early identification, diagnostic and intervention services for individuals experiencing a first episode psychosis. This role will ensure the development and implementation of comprehensive individualized treatment plans that mitigate the effects of a first psychotic episode. This position includes responsibilities related to providing expertise in psychiatric nursing to clients with early psychosis in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Assertive outreach is part of this nursing role. Collaboration with other disciplines of the 1st Step Team, community service partners, administering injections, managing medications and care planning with the team are an integral part of this role. This role may involve travel to other agency sites across Waterloo/Wellington to provide comprehensive nursing support to other programs/services when needed. This role will be accountable to the First Step clients and team and report to the Manager, 1st Step Team.
Qualifications:
- Degree/Diploma from an approved Registered Nursing Program
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse in Ontario
- 3 to 5 years of early psychosis related experience and in providing community-based mental health services
- National Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing an asset
- Thorough knowledge of psychiatric nursing and medications
- Experience working with people who are marginalized, homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Ability to interact with people in a caring, supportive manner
- Well developed assessment and intervention skills
- Well developed knowledge base of the various service systems and resources within the catchment area
- Knowledge of the Ontario health care system particularly in regards to mental health and addictions
- Demonstrated experience in applying a person-centered service philosophy to the provision of services to people with serious addictions, concurrent disorders and mental illness
- Strong analytical skills and creative problem solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to work collaboratively with formal and informal community resources
- Strong alignment with CMHA WW’s Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook and various database software
- A valid driver’s license, vehicle and insurance, as travel is required
If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements. We will be communicating with selected candidates via email. Please check your inbox, and junk/spam folder near the closing date of the posting.
CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: Level 6 (OPSEU) - $37.09 to $45.21 per hour
CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
- We do not use AI in our screening process.
Required
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3 year(s): Nursing
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3 year(s): Mental Health
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College Diploma or better in Nursing
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