Registered Nurse Institute of Mental Health Policy Research

camh; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract position focused on clinical research around alcohol withdrawal management for Indigenous populations. The role requires relevant nursing experience, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to collaborate within a research team. Strong interpersonal skills and bilingualism are advantages. This position offers a dynamic workplace committed to diversity and healthcare innovation.

Qualifications

• Registered in good standing as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience with mental health concerns and addictions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical research assessments with cultural sensitivity.
• Monitor participants during withdrawal.
• Liaise with research and clinical teams.
• Support students/trainees with clinical education.

Skills

Design

Access Control System

Apache Tomcat

Dcom

Informatica

Insulation

Education

Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Canadian Nurses Association certification in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Job Description

Through its core values of Courage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan : Connected CAMH to transform lives ignite innovation and discovery revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system a world where Mental Health is Health.

To learn more about CAMH please visit their website at : .

Please Note : This full-time contract(12 months) position is part of the ONA Bargaining Unit.

CAMH is seeking a full-time contract(12 months) Registered Nurse (RN) reporting to the Research Manager of the Institute of Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) and the Manager Research and Knowledge Mobilization Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH.

The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) is home to leading scientific experts dedicated to informing policy and practice on mental illness and substance use disorders. IMHPR scientists conduct collaborative research on communities populations health systems and global health and develop and evaluate prevention and intervention initiatives to reduce mental health and substance use challenges. IMHPR is committed to equity informed by the social determinants of health.

Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH is the first Indigenous-led hospital-based Centre in Canada established to improve the health and wellbeing of First Nations Inuit and Métis across Ontario by advancing wholistic models of mental health and wellness care that are rooted in traditional healing practices. We deliver care co-design research and mobilize knowledge and tools to transform health systems. We action community-identified solutions to foster health justice.

The RN will function as part of the research team and will work primarily on a culturally-adapted version of a virtual alcohol withdrawal management intervention for First Nations Inuit and Métis. The RN will be required to conduct clinical research assessments with cultural sensitivity and monitor participants during their withdrawal. Other clinical research responsibilities include data collection and documentation screening and recruitment liaising with research teams clinical teams and community agencies to promote recruitment quality assurance activities and ongoing communication with other research team members. The RN may also provide education and clinical support to students / trainees and be involved on other research projects within the department. The successful candidate will be able to work independently as well as part of multi-site project teams. The standard workday for this position is 7.5 hours. However flexibility is required as shifts may vary based on operational needs. This role may include occasional weekend work. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements.

This position is primarily located at 100 Stokes Street and 60 White Squirrel Way.

Minimum Requirements

The successful applicant must be registered in good standing as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a current B.C.L.S. Experience working with clients with mental health concerns and addictions is required. Participation in the Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association is considered an asset. Experience with alcohol withdrawal management is an asset. Preference will be given to First Nations Inuit or Métis candidates with demonstrated community experience. Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy and current experience in settings requiring frequent administration of venipuncture procedures is required. Preference will be given to candidates who possess Canadian Nurses Association certification in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing. Experience in a research environment including familiarity with research participant recruitment data collection and clinical research protocols is an asset. Knowledge of or demonstrated readiness to appropriately implement and maintain clinical research protocols and all applicable regulatory requirements is required as well as maintaining appropriate research training as part of the should possess the ability for self-directed learning / working and the ability to work concurrently on multiple projects as part of an interdisciplinary team. Excellent documentation practices are literacy (competencies in Outlook and Microsoft Word) is required. Experience with REDCap is an asset. Candidates are expected to be motivated reliable detail-oriented and well organized. Strong interpersonal skills good judgment and tact are required. The ability to assist colleagues while maintaining a cooperative collaborative working environment is required. Bilingualism (French / English) and / or the ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset.

Key Skills

• Design
• Access Control System
• Apache Tomcat
• Dcom
• Informatica
• Insulation

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1