Registered Nurse (Withdrawal Management Centre)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide care for individuals with substance use needs in withdrawal management services. You will work within an interprofessional team to conduct mental health and substance use assessments, perform risk assessments, and support stabilization and disposition planning.

The role requires a BScN, current BLS/CPR, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• BScN required; CNA Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR required.
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention or Stop Harm education required.
• 2 years mental health and addictions nursing experience, hospital or community setting.
• Experience with medical nursing, physical health assessment, and acute withdrawal management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals with substance use needs.
• Conduct mental health and substance use assessments and risk assessments.
• Stabilize patients and support development of disposition and care pathways.
• Collaborate within an interprofessional team to deliver evidence-based care.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and patient safety.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

BScN

CNA Psychiatric Nursing certification preferred

Current BLS/CPR

Non-Violent Crisis Prevention & Intervention or Stop Harm education

Job description

Overview

Michael Garron Hospital operates two sites that offer withdrawal management services in East Toronto:

• Women's Withdrawal Management Services (989 Danforth Ave.)
• Men's Withdrawal Management Services (985 Danforth Ave.)

These facilities provide compassionate and culturally competent spaces for healing and respite for individuals aged 16 and older who are in an acute state of intoxication or withdrawal from alcohol or other substances.

Both our Women's Withdrawal Management Services and Men's Withdrawal Management Services are open 24/7. They are open to individuals who self-refer or who are referred by a clinician or member of the community.

As a member of the Toronto East Health Partners network, these MGH services are essential to the continuum of care for our community members living with substance use and mental health concerns.

The ideal candidate is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based care in a fast paced clinical environment.

The RN provides comprehensive nursing care to individuals who present with substance use needs. The RN works within an interprofessional team environment in a dynamic setting, collaborating with diverse healthcare team members to conduct mental health and substance use assessments, risk assessments, stabilization of patients, and support the development of disposition and care pathways. The role will also include providing the full scope of nursing care to patients. A commitment to sharing knowledge, supporting the growth of self and team and contributing to the advancement of nursing excellence is required. Ongoing professional development, through education, experience and reflective practice is essential to maintaining high standards of care within the RN role.

Education

• BScN required;
• Canadian Nurses Association (C.N.A) Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR.
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention or Stop Harm and Violence education required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent mental health and addictions nursing experience required; community or primary care setting preferred (recent within last 2 years), including caring for clients with addictions or substance abuse issues/ concurrent disorders.
• Experience and competence with medical nursing, physical health assessment and management of acute intoxication and withdrawal is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner using well developed leadership, critical thinking, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer proficiency required.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to patient and family centered care.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated passion for change and ongoing improvement in support of patient care and safety.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively within an interprofessional team environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability and positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and educate patients and their families.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and application of recovery, harm reduction, addiction treatment, pharmacotherapy, and trauma informed approaches.
• Proficiency in the application of de-escalation and de-briefing skills.
• Demonstrated recovery-focused skills in bio-psychosocial assessment, mental status assessments, differential diagnosis, treatment and transitional care
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of legislation which guides mental health and addiction nursing practice (example, Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act).
• Satisfactory work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.