Nurse Clinician - Outpatient Mental Health and Crisis

Njoyn; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Nurse Clinician for Outpatient Mental Health and Crisis care. The role focuses on providing consultative support to multidisciplinary teams in managing patients with behavioral and psychiatric issues. Candidates will need RN certification, specialized qualifications in psychiatric nursing, and several years of acute mental health experience. Join a dedicated team in a healthy, inclusive environment for impactful healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recent experience in acute mental health.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and DSM V classification.
• Skills in risk assessment, planning, and organizing workload.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to support patients with mental health concerns.
• Coordinate patient care among various health disciplines.
• Provide patient assessments and manage treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Patient Assessment

Crisis Management

Collaboration

Problem Assessment

Education

Current RN Certificate of Registration

CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

BCLS certification

Crisis Prevention Institute Certificate

Job description

Nurse Clinician - Outpatient Mental Health and Crisis

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. 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 a consultative one and is intended to collaborate with and support staff in non mental health areas of the hospital in their care and treatment of patients with behavioural 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
• Demonstrated 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
• Current experience in medicine and geriatric fields
• Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Current BCLS certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute Certificate or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate patient care, involving the client, family, other disciplines and collateral agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric needs of medically ill patients
• Demonstrated skills of patient assessment with a delirium and dementia diagnosis
• Demonstrated risk assessment skills including suicide and self-harm risks
• Demonstrates a patient focused attitude toward care
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of DSM V classification, psychopharmacology, and psychiatric/mental health legislation, and strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse multidisciplinary health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload
• Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated teaching/educating experience
• Demonstrates individual leadership skills
• Analysis / problem assessment
• Innovative and willing to learn

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

Please note: If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, a Southlake Talent Representative will contact you via email. Please double check any emails you receive from Southlake and ensure that the address ends in @southlakeregional.org or @southlake.ca. If it does not, we do not recommend responding as your email may not be sent to the Southlake team.