Registered Nurse - Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit 6

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit. The role involves delivering client-centered psychiatric nursing care, performing assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring a supportive care environment. Candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with strong communication and organizational skills being vital for success.

Benefits

Equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives

Support for teaching and research opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate.
• Experience with mental health and addiction clients is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans for clients with Schizophrenia.
• Coordinate care with other services and contribute to program development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

B.Sc.N. (preferably)

CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Job description

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Registered Nurse - Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit 6

Location: McCain Complex Care and Recovery Building

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.

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The Clinical Care Program is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Registered Nurse to work in the Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit 6 (PRT 6). As a member of an inter-professional team, you will provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care, ensuring safety and security of the client care environment. You will practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario standards, Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, CAMH policies, and relevant legislation.

Using a primary nursing model, you will perform ongoing assessments, develop, implement, and evaluate care plans for clients with Schizophrenia. You will coordinate care with other services and community agencies, work with diverse populations, contribute to program development, provide education and supervision, and participate in research activities. Skills required include behavioral observations, mental and physical assessments, monitoring responses to interventions, and thorough documentation. Knowledge of crisis intervention, psychosocial rehabilitation, severe mental illness, and Schizophrenia is essential. You should have the ability to develop and evaluate interdisciplinary care plans and support a diverse, team-oriented workplace. The position involves 12-hour shift rotations and weekend work at the Queen Street Site.

The successful candidate must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, hold a current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate, and preferably possess or be pursuing a B.Sc.N. and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required. Experience with mental health and addiction clients, and bilingualism (French/English), are assets. Computer literacy is necessary.

CAMH is a teaching hospital and research institute affiliated with the University of Toronto. As an employee, you will support teaching, research, and clinical care.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and discrimination-free environment. 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 thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail] or call 416-535-8501 x 32400.

CAMH is committed to an equitable, inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.