Job Description

The Acute Care Program is currently seeking a full-time, temporary (until December 13, 2024) Registered Nurse to work on the Crisis Critical Care Unit 4 (formerly GPUB/PICU). This is an exciting and unique professional opportunity! You will help contribute to development of a new unit.

The model of care on the new 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 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

This position requires day, evening, night and weekend rotations. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West.

Qualifications
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.

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, temporary (until December 13, 2024) 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 CAMH\xe2\x80\x99s 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. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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