Nurse Educator - Professional Practice Office

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Nurse Educator to enhance the quality of client care. This role involves educating clinical staff, developing high-performing teams, and implementing best practices in mental health care. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a solid educational background, and experience in mental health. Join a progressive organization committed to equity and diversity, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• At least five years of experience in the mental health field.

Responsibilities

• Educate point-of-care staff and develop clinical skills.
• Implement education initiatives such as patient safety.

Skills

Effective intervention skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

BN/BScN degree

MN/MScN or relevant Master’s degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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Nurse Educator - Professional Practice Office

The Professional Practice Office is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Nurse Educator. Reporting to the Manager of Nursing, Interprofessional Practice and Education, and working collaboratively with the Clinical Program leadership team, you will play a key role in contributing to quality client care for CAMH clients.

The core functions of the role will focus on education of point-of-care staff and practice development. You will be responsible for advancing professional practice within clinical areas, including the inpatient Crisis Critical Care program, by developing high-performing interprofessional clinical teams. In collaboration with program leadership, unit managers, and advanced practice clinical leads, you will assess and develop clinical and leadership skills of point-of-care staff.

Key educational areas include scope of practice issues, interprofessional care planning, application of best practices at the point-of-care, and individual clinician and team development. You should have knowledge of best practices in teaching/learning for clinical staff, education development and delivery, especially in caring for adults with acute and complex mental illnesses and concurrent disorders.

You will support clinical staff in implementing education initiatives such as patient safety, clinical policies & procedures, use of I-CARE, and orientation of new employees. Additional responsibilities include staff recruitment, performance management, monitoring clinical quality improvement measures, program planning, and involvement in research and academic activities.

This position is based at 1001 Queen Street West and involves days, evenings, and weekend hours.

The successful candidate must be registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, possess a current BCLS (CPR) certificate, and have at least five years of experience in the mental health field. Experience with clients with severe mental health and addiction issues or forensic histories is an asset. A BN/BScN degree and computer literacy are required; an MN/MScN or relevant Master’s degree is preferred. Previous teaching experience and CNA certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing are assets. The candidate should demonstrate effective intervention skills in challenging clinical situations, decision-making, problem-solving, organization, and excellent communication skills. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in another language is an asset.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will support teaching, research, and clinical care.

CAMH is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that is respectful and free from discrimination or harassment. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including First Nations, Métis, Inuit Peoples, Black and other racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 416-535-8501 x 32400. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace.