Job Description

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada\'s leading addiction and mental health teaching hospital. CAMH succeeds in transforming the lives of people affected by addiction and mental illness, by applying the latest in scientific advances, through integrated and compassionate clinical practice, health promotion, education and research. CAMH has been recognized internationally as a Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. CAMH is also committed to diversity in the workplace.

Position Description

CAMH\xe2\x80\x99s Nursing Resource Unit (CAMH) is recruiting newly-graduated Registered Practical Nurses to join our team, as early as April 15, 2024.

Our team is well-equipped to support your learning and development during your robust 3-month orientation across all of our inpatient units (including the Emergency Department). CAMH is also committed to transitioning new nurses into full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours within 1 year of their start-date.

The successful candidate will work with interprofessional care teams across inpatient units to provide direct client- and family-centered mental health and addictions care. You will work with diverse client populations and liaise, as appropriate, with other services across CAMH and within the community to coordinate care. You will engage in reflective practice and have the opportunity to contribute to program development.

In your future role, you will demonstrate the ability to make behavioral observations; conduct mental status examinations, physical health assessments, and risk assessments; monitor clients\xe2\x80\x99 responses to pharmaceutical and care interventions; document in the electronic health record; and engage in ongoing communication with other team members. You will develop knowledge and understanding of crisis intervention, addiction issues, group facilitation, recovery-oriented services, trauma-informed care, and severe and persistent mental illnesses. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, promotes dignity and respect, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

This position is located at the Queen Street site and involves shiftwork and weekend work.

If you would like to learn more about the NGG at CAMH, please email the NRU Team at CAMHNRU@camh.ca.

Qualifications

• Eligible to participate in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee Initiative, as per the requirements set by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
• Within 12 months of registering with the CNO and able to practice without restrictions, or able to obtain a temporary class license through the CNO and proof of registration to write the NCLEX
• Committed to accepting full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours after completing the transition into practice period
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to develop the nurse-client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team
• Effective decision-making, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Able to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds
• Current CPR/BCLS certification
• Computer literacy is required
• Previous clinical placement experience in mental health and/or addictions is a strong asset, but not mandatory
• 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: These fifteen (15) full-time, contract (6 months) positions are part of the OPSEU Bargaining Unit.

Salary Rate: $30.95 - $36.59 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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