Aperçu du poste

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Infirmier(e) itinérant(e) pour rejoindre le Acute Psychiatry Unit at a mental health hospital in Thunder Bay, ON. In this role, you’ll provide care to adults experiencing acute psychiatric crises, including mood disorders, psychosis, and concurrent substance use.

Ideal for nurses experienced in behavioral health and crisis intervention, this position offers a chance to make a lasting impact while enjoying flexible contract-based work.

Principales responsabilités

• Provide therapeutic, recovery-focused nursing care in an inpatient psychiatric setting

• Monitor mental status, administer medications, and respond to psychiatric emergencies

• Use de-escalation and trauma-informed care strategies in challenging situations

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and allied mental health staff

• Maintain clear and timely documentation

• Contribute to individualized care plans and discharge readiness

Exigences

• Actif Licence d'infirmier(ère) diplômé(e) avec le Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers de l'Ontario (OIIO) (or eligibility)

• Minimum 2 ans of recent psychiatric nursing experience in inpatient settings

• Actuel BLS certification (CPI/NVCI or equivalent de-escalation training preferred)

• Strong communication, observational, and crisis-management skills

• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in high-acuity environments

• Fully vaccinated with TB clearance and vulnerable sector screening

Avantages de l'affectation

• High hourly rate + shift premiums and completion bonus

• Rémunération hebdomadaire par dépôt direct

• Travel and relocation expenses covered or reimbursed

• Private, furnished accommodation or housing allowance

• 24/7 recruiter support and streamlined credentialing

• Priority access to future travel RN assignments across Canada

À propos de l'établissement

This Thunder Bay-based psychiatric hospital is dedicated to providing safe, inclusive, and patient-centered mental health services. The team offers an interdisciplinary, trauma-informed approach in treating a range of acute psychiatric presentations.