Registered Nurse, OP Mental Health (Medication Clinic)

Humber-River-Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Humber River Health is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Services, supporting the Medication Clinic with depot injections and clozapine clinics. The role requires working day shifts, some evenings, at the Wilson Site with cross-site coverage.

The RN must have CNO registration, BCLS, and a PMH nursing certificate or willingness to obtain. Two years’ mental health experience is preferred; strong assessment and therapy delivery skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration with CNO required. Current BCLS certification required.
• BScN or degree in health sciences preferred.
• Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing required or willingness to obtain when eligible to do so.
• Two years’ experience in Mental Health required; with two years’ experience in working with patients who have serious and persistent mental illness preferred.
• Excellent assessment skills using a bio-psycho-social model required.
• Experience/trained in providing therapy to patients (e.g. interpersonal, cognitive-behavioural, dynamic) is a strong asset.
• Excellent familiarity with psychotropic medications and ability to administer depot medication.
• An awareness and Knowledge/experience in Trauma Informed Care preferred
• Experience with addictions care is an asset, working knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Familiarity with the interplay between substance use history and mental health symptoms.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and possesses excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as a part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and treatment of patients in the Outpatient Mental Health Service, with special emphasis on those individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
• Participate in clinic activities, including the depot medication injection clinic and clozapine clinic if required.
• Collaborate with the Physician Leader, Manager and other stakeholders in the development of new programs for patients and families.
• Deliver individual/group therapy and psycho-education for patients and/or their families.
• Evaluate and perform psychiatric and physical status history/assessment of patients who are referred to the program and provide follow-up as required.
• Facilitate strong working relationship within our internal Mental Health and Addictions programs as well as within our community partners.
• Nurses may be reassigned to other mental health units as per the Collective Agreement

Skills

CNO registration

BCLS certification

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Therapy delivery

Psychotropic meds knowledge

Trauma-informed care awareness

Autonomy

Organization skills

Education

BScN or health sciences degree

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing certification

Job description

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

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!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Services. This position supports our Medication Clinic. Nurses in this clinic work with patients attending our Long-Acting Injection and our Clozapine Clinic.

Employment Status: Part Time

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site – Cross Site Coverage may be required – Must be willing to work on all Mental Health Units

Hours of work: Day shift Monday to Friday (0830 - 1630 hrs), some evenings may be required - subject to change as per Article B – Management FunctionsHourly Rate Range: $41.15-$58.98

Employee Group: ONA

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Adult Mental Health and Addictions Outpatient Programs

Responsibilities:

• Assessment and treatment of patients in the Outpatient Mental Health Service, with special emphasis on those individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
• Participate in clinic activities, including the depot medication injection clinic and clozapine clinic if required.
• Collaborate with the Physician Leader, Manager and other stakeholders in the development of new programs for patients and families.
• Deliver individual/group therapy and psycho-education for patients and/or their families.
• Evaluate and perform psychiatric and physical status history/assessment of patients who are referred to the program and provide follow-up as required.
• Facilitate strong working relationship within our internal Mental Health and Addictions programs as well as within our community partners.
• Nurses may be reassigned to other mental health units as per the Collective Agreement

Qualifications:

• Current registration with CNO required. Current BCLS certification required.
• BScN or degree in health sciences preferred.
• Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing required or willingness to obtain when eligible to do so.
• Two years’ experience in Mental Health required; with two years’ experience in working with patients who have serious and persistent mental illness preferred.
• Excellent assessment skills using a bio-psycho-social model required.
• Experience/trained in providing therapy to patients (e.g. interpersonal, cognitive-behavioural, dynamic) is a strong asset.
• Excellent familiarity with psychotropic medications and ability to administer depot medication.
• An awareness and Knowledge/experience in Trauma Informed Care preferred
• Experience with addictions care is an asset, working knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Familiarity with the interplay between substance use history and mental health symptoms.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and possesses excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as a part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

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.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.