Medical Consult Liasion Nurse Clinician

We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students, and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The role of the Mental Health Consultation Liaison Nurse Clinician is consultative and involves collaborating with and supporting staff in non-mental health areas of the hospital in their care and treatment of patients with behavioral and/or psychiatric/mental health concerns.

Qualifications

• Current RN Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• CNA certification in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing
• Knowledge and understanding of the College of Nurses Professional Standards of Practice and Standards of Psychiatric / Mental Health Clinical Nursing Practice
• Three to five years’ recent experience in acute mental health
• Experience in medicine and geriatric fields
• Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Current BCLS certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute Certification or equivalent
• Ability to coordinate patient care involving the client, family, other disciplines, and collateral agencies
• Knowledge of psychiatric needs of medically ill patients
• Skills in patient assessment, including delirium and dementia diagnosis
• Risk assessment skills, including suicide and self-harm risks
• Patient-focused attitude toward care
• Knowledge of DSM V classification, psychopharmacology, psychiatric/mental health legislation, and strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong planning, organizing, and prioritizing skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in teaching and educating
• Leadership qualities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Innovative mindset and willingness to learn
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork