Ambulatory Mental Health RN: rTMS, ECT & Ketamine

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Ambulatory Mental Health RN joins an interprofessional psychiatry team to provide assessment, care and psychosocial support with patient-centred follow-up. The role includes coordination with the neuromodulation clinic and assisting with rTMS, ECT, and Es-Ketamine administration.

Education in nursing and crisis-intervention certification are required; strong communication, cultural awareness, and CBT/DBT approach are essential for patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with Ontario College of Nurses.
• BCLS certificate current and active.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification required.
• Ability to assess resources considering illness severity, culture, language and health literacy.
• Support development of patient-centered goals with patients.
• Implement interventions/treatment plans within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with ambulatory psychiatric nursing, including ECT, rTMS and Es-Ketamine.
• Knowledge of psychotropic drugs and community resources.
• CBT/DBT/solution-focused approaches applied day to day.
• Strong interpersonal skills and therapeutic rapport building.
• Perform nursing mental status evaluations and safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, care and psychosocial support in Psychiatry.
• Coordinate with neuromodulation clinic and other team members.
• Assist with rTMS and ECT procedures and monitor responses.
• Deliver follow-up education and counselling between treatments.
• Collect monthly data and liaise with outpatient resources.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Nursing mental status evaluation

CBT/DBT/solution-focused therapies

Clinical decision making

Patient-centered care

Flexibility in fast-paced environment

Cultural/language health literacy

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

B.C.L.S. Certificate

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Certification (preferred)

Tools

Brainsway device

Magstim device

Es-Ketamine administration

Job description

Sunnybrook Ambulatory Mental Health RN joins an interprofessional psychiatry team to provide assessment, care and psychosocial support with patient-centred follow-up. The role includes coordination with the neuromodulation clinic and assisting with rTMS, ECT, and Es-Ketamine administration.

Education in nursing and crisis-intervention certification are required; strong communication, cultural awareness, and CBT/DBT approach are essential for patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical setting.