Registered Nurse Crisis Critical Care 4

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Through its core values ofCourage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMHto 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 HealthisHealth.

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The Clinical Care Program is currently seekinga part-time temporary (6 months) Registered Nurse to work on theCrisis 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 clients 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 positions are located at 1001 Queen Street West.

Minimum Requirements

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.

PleaseNote: This part-time permanent position is a0.45 commitment which may be subject to change as per the Collective Agreement. Additional hours may be available based on operational needs. This position is part of the ONA Bargaining Unit.

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Job DescriptionThrough its core values ofCourage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMHto 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...