Registered Nurse-Child & Adolescent

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Child and Adolescence Mental Health and Addictions Inpatient Program. This role involves conducting psychiatric assessments, administering medications, and providing health education to patients and families. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child and adolescent mental health, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and is committed to making a positive impact in the community. If you are passionate about mental health and want to be part of a dynamic team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Evidence-based leadership

Commitment to diversity

Engagement in research and academic collaboration

Recognition as a top employer

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with psychiatric nursing assessment skills required.
• Experience in child & adolescent mental health is essential.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychiatric assessments and administers medications to patients.
• Leads therapeutic groups and establishes alliances with patients and families.
• Documents assessments and treatment plans as required.

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing Assessment

Crisis Intervention Skills

Individual/Group Counseling

Communication Skills

Cultural Awareness

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

BScN

Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

CPR Certification

Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

CPI Certification

Job description

Position Profile

Build your career – at the hospital that’s built for the future

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we’re looking for a Registered Nurse to work in the Child and Adolescence Mental Health and Addictions Inpatient Program.

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Mental Health and Addictions

Location: Wilson Site - Must be willing to work on all Mental Health Units

Hourly Rate Range: $39.07 - $56.00
Hours of work: Day shift Monday to Friday (7:30 to 3:30)

Employee Group: ONA

Responsibilities:

• Completes psychiatric nursing assessment of patients.
• Administers Regular and/or PRN medication to patients as required.
• Provides health teaching to children, youth, and family members concerning medication regimes using a biopsychosocial framework.
• Leads and co-leads therapeutic groups and supervises patient learning activities in a classroom setting.
• Establishes therapeutic alliances with the patients and their families.
• Implements patient interventions based on assessment, patient and family input, and in conjunction with the treatment team using a patient and family centered approach to care.
• Ensures coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with all members of the team including school teachers and teaching assistants.
• Documents all assessment findings, treatment plans, progress, and discharge summaries of interventions as required.
• Attends patient-related meetings to report on assessment findings and discuss plans for interventions and discharge as required.
• Provides coverage to the other Inpatient Units of the Mental Health and Addictions Program as needed.
• Assists with the application of behavior management strategies under the guidance of the psychiatrist.
• Nurses may be reassigned to other mental health units as per the Collective Agreement.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS/CPR certification required.
• BScN preferred.
• Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing required, or willingness to obtain within one year of hire.
• Formal CPI certification required.
• 2 to 3 years of recent child & adolescent mental health experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide individual/group counseling for children and youth.
• Excellent assessment skills, including demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention skills for children and youth.
• Demonstrates awareness and understanding in working with individuals from different cultures.
• Experience with specific individual/group therapy skills (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy) is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex and difficult patient and family situations.
• Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the etiology of addiction and mental health illnesses related to children and youth.
• An awareness and knowledge/experience in Trauma Informed Care preferred.
• Good knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with an ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work effectively, both individually and within a group setting, in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity in the workplace.
• Must be able to work individually as well as work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and teachers.
• Excellent attendance and discipline-free record required.

Interested applicants are required to apply online by the closing date. Incomplete or incorrect information may not be considered. We thank all candidates that apply but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Humber River Health is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician, and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.