Registered Nurse - Downtown Central Clinic, Flexible Assertive Community Team

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for its Downtown Central ACT Team. This full-time, temporary role involves providing essential psychiatric and general nursing care within a community-based setting. You will collaborate with clients and their support systems, facilitating community integration and ensuring adherence to nursing standards. Your expertise in crisis intervention and effective communication will be crucial in supporting diverse populations and contributing to program development. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equity and inclusion, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on mental health care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of psychiatric/mental health nursing experience required.
• Preference for community nursing experience and understanding of Recovery principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care.
• Perform assessments and develop service plans for clients.

Skills

Behavioral Observations

Mental Status Assessments

Crisis Intervention

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Registered Nurse License

B.C.L.S. (CPR)

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

Registered Nurse - Downtown Central Clinic, Flexible Assertive Community Team

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The Complex Care and Program is seeking a full-time, temporary (9 months) Registered Nurse for the Downtown Central ACT Team. As part of an interprofessional community-based team, you will provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care, adhering to CNO standards. You will collaborate with clients, their supports, and the team to facilitate community integration. Your responsibilities include performing assessments, developing and evaluating service plans for clients with schizophrenia and concurrent disorders, coordinating care with inpatient teams, and referring clients to appropriate services. You will work with diverse populations, contribute to program development, and support research activities. Skills required include behavioral observations, mental status assessments, monitoring responses to interventions, and effective communication. Knowledge in emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, addiction, and severe mental illnesses is essential. This position is located at the College Street Site (250 College Ave – 7th Floor).

The candidate must be a registered member of the College of Nurses of Ontario with a current B.C.L.S. (CPR). A minimum of two years of psychiatric/mental health nursing experience is required. Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential. Preference is given to those with community nursing experience and an understanding of Recovery principles. Bilingualism or proficiency in a second language is an asset. Computer literacy is required.

CAMH is affiliated with the University of Toronto and contributes to teaching, research, and clinical care. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that is respectful and free from discrimination. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, racialized groups, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and individuals with disabilities or lived experience of mental health challenges. We welcome all applicants and will provide accommodations upon request during the recruitment process. For accommodations, contact [e-mail] or call 416-535-8501 x 32400. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.