Job Description

If youre a Registered Nurse looking to join CAMH to change the course of mental health forever, this position could be for you!

At the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), we believe Mental Health is Health. And with every new discovery, CAMH moves closer to treatments that will change the course of mental health forever. We count on the expertise and dedication of our skilled inter-professional teams to meet the health care needs of clients with a wide range of diagnoses, and their families. We are more than a hospital. We are a catalyst for change. But we can\'t do it without your help.

Position Description

The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Registered Nurse to work in Forensic General Unit A (FGUA). As a Registered Nurse, you will:

• Provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care for forensic inpatients from diverse populations under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB).
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of risk, and individualized care plans, along with a fundamental understanding of the forensic legal and mental health care systems.
• Ensure the security and safety of the inpatient unit, 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 in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of inter-professional plans of care for clients with a wide range of diagnoses.
• Utilize critical thinking and a customer-service approach to patient care; provide education, support and supervision to students.
• Participate in clinical supervision and the research activities of the program.
• Help facilitate evidenced based programming.

This position involves day and night 12 hour shift rotations and weekend work. This position is located at the Queen Street Site.

Qualifications

As a registered member, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario, you bring comprehensive knowledge of emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, severe and persistent mental illness, addiction issues, recovery-oriented approaches, culturally competent care, trauma-informed care, and group facilitation. You also have a demonstrated ability to make behavioural observations, conduct physical and mental status assessments, and monitor a clients response to pharmaceutical and care interventions. Additionally, you will have:

• A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate.
• Nursing experience caring for individuals with mental illness and/or addiction issues.
• Sound knowledge of crisis intervention, psychosocial rehabilitation, severe and persistent mental illnesses including schizophrenia, mood disorders, personality disorders and substance abuse disorders.
• The demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour.
• The skills to contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages inter-professional teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• The ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess or are currently pursuing a BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
• Computer literacy.
• Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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

Salary Range: $37.93 - $54.37 per hour

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CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.

CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMHs teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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