Registered Nurse – Crisis Critical Care Treatment Unit 4

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Registered Nurse – Crisis Critical Care Treatment Unit 4

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

The Clinical Care Program is currently seeking a full-time, temporary (6 months) Registered Nurse to work on the Crisis Critical Care Unit 4. This is an exciting professional opportunity!

The model of care on the unit will emphasize treatment of concurrent disorders and patient engagement in therapeutic programming, and you will have opportunities for capacity building and skill development.

As a member of an inter-professional team, you will:

• Provide client-centred psychiatric and general nursing care for clients from diverse populations;
• Perform assessments, develop, implement, and evaluate the inter-professional plan of care for clients with a wide range of diagnoses;
• Use critical thinking and customer service to approach care;
• Ensure the security and safety of the inpatient unit, and practice in accordance with professional regulatory standards, CAMH policies and procedures, the CAMH Practice Model of Care, and the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice;
• Liaise with other CAMH services and community agencies to coordinate care for clients;
• Participate in clinical supervision;
• Provide education, support, and supervision to students; and
• Participate in the clinical research activities of the program.

We are looking for a passionate RN who:

• Has demonstrated ability to make behavioural observations, conduct physical and mental status assessments, and monitor client’s response to pharmaceutical and care interventions;
• Has sound knowledge of emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, severe and persistent mental illness, addiction issues, recovery-oriented approaches, culturally competent care, trauma-informed care, group facilitation;
• Has demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour; and
• Supports a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages interprofessional teamwork, and complies with all applicable regulatory requirements.

These positions require day, evening, night, and weekend rotations. This position is located at 1051 Queen Street West.

The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is also required. Preference will be given to candidates who possess or are currently pursuing a BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to develop the Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse inter-professional team. Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour. Nursing experience caring for individuals with mental illness and/or addiction issues is required. The ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds is necessary. Computer literacy is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Please Note: This full-time, temporary position is part of the ONA Bargaining Unit.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equity-deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions. We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us.

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