Mental Health Nurse

MENTAL HEALTH NURSE

Reference # 2026-11

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

The successful candidate will function as part of a multi-disciplinary transport team to provide medical care for mental health patients in transport between facilities. Working with a team that will include a Primary Care Flight Paramedic, Healthcare Security Guard, and Flight crew. The Mental Health Nurse is responsible for the initiation and provision of treatment, stabilization, and safe transport of urgent and non-urgent mental health patients via air or land, and the completion of relevant documentation. The incumbent will perform duties related to maintenance of equipment and supplies and participate in maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The Mental Health Nurse practices with medical skills and knowledge in the transport environment within their scope of practice and adheres to all Ornge/MOH medical directives, policies, and procedures.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide clinical care to mental health patients including stabilization, preparation for transport and care during transport through to transfer of care at a receiving facility.
• Maintain necessary clinical equipment, equipment bags and biomedical equipment in a state of readiness for response.
• Follow all routine and enhanced practices for infection prevention and control including post-call cleaning and disinfection of aircraft and equipment as required; and
• Complete paper-based and/or electronic documentation of patient care in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario and/or Ministry of Health.

Qualifications:

• Current active registration in good standing, as Registered Nurse, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current active certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for healthcare including AED.
• Current active certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) an asset.
• Experience working in a hospital based acute care or community care based mental health environment. Experience in an Emergency Room and/or Intensive Care Unit setting an asset.
• Experience using Medical Directives and/or Standing Orders while providing care with minimal supervision.
• Experience providing care in remote indigenous communities is preferred.
• Experience providing care in a transport environment (air ambulance or similar), either nationally or internationally is considered an asset.
• Specialized training in mental health nursing/critical care/emergency nursing is considered an asset.
• Specific designations related to areas of specialization i.e. CCRN is considered an asset.
• Air Medical Transport training and/or certification i.e. CAMATA is considered an asset; and
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention training/certification or similar is considered an asset.
• Up-to-date immunization and criminal record with vulnerable sectors
• Aeromedical certification within 210 days of hire (supported through employment with Ornge)

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Two Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.