Registered Nurse, Mental Health - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until May 2027)

CHEO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO in Ottawa seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Mental Health team, providing crisis intervention, assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with complex needs.

The RN will work within a multidisciplinary team, in cooperation with the Emergency Department and psychiatry on-call services, to deliver patient- and family-centered care and to mentor students and new staff. Bilingual French/English encouraged.

Qualifications

• Crisis Intervention experience is essential.
• Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is essential.
• Bilingualism in French/English preferred.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills required.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients and families.
• Function in an in-charge role when required.
• Participate in development and implementation of inpatient programming.
• Offer support and counselling to patients and families.
• Mentor students and new staff.
• Liaise with the CHEO ED staff and psychiatry on-call services.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on discharge referrals.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

CPR Certification

Verbal & Written Communication

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Cultural Competence

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Family Centred Care

Education

Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Compensation Pay Range

$41.15-$58.98

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager in Mental Health, the RN will be part of the multidisciplinary team that offers crisis intervention, assessment and treatment for children and adolescents who have complex and severe mental health issues.

Main Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients and families
• Function in an “in charge” role when required
• Participate in the development and implementation of inpatient programming
• Offer support/counselling to individual patients and their families
• Provide appropriate learning experiences for the patient and family
• Offer mentoring experience to students and new staff
• Conduct mental health assessments of those children/youth and their families
• Liaise with the CHEO Emergency Department staff and psychiatry on-call services
• Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in the identification and referrals to appropriate resources upon discharge from the ED

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing(Preferred)
• Experience with Crisis Intervention (Essential)
• Previous psychiatric nursing experience (Preferred)
• Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario(Essential)
• Certificate in Mental Health Nursing (Preferred)
• Current CPR Certification (Essential)
• Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
• Excellent team work and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, treatment modalities and experience with crisis intervention or other appropriate combinations of education and experience, along with the demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position, may be considered in lieu of stated education and experience (Essential)
• Demonstrated organizational, time management and coordination skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands and to manage stressful situations effectively(Essential)
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking, communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills required (Essential)
• Ability to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary mental health/health team(Essential)
• Demonstrated knowledge of child/youth development, cultural competence, trauma informed care (Essential)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Family Centred Care required (Essential)
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with an ability to work with clients to resolve or stabilize crisis (Essential)
• Demonstrated awareness of community resources in our region (Preferred)
• Demonstrated capacity for coping with challenging clinical situations (Essential)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and skills (Essential)
• A working understanding of RNAO Substance Abuse Guidelines and application to Paediatric Mental Health (Preferred)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)
• Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs
• Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association, (ONA).

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.