Registered Nurse - Women’s Secure Forensic Unit & Structured Observation and Treatment Unit

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for a dynamic role in the Structured Observation and Treatment Unit. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work within an interprofessional team, providing vital psychiatric and general nursing care. You will engage in client assessments, develop care plans, and contribute to innovative program development. This role is perfect for those passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference in the lives of clients. Join a workplace that values diversity and inclusivity, and where your expertise will be respected and utilized.

Qualifications

• Membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care.
• Develop and evaluate care plans, liaise with community agencies.

Skills

Assessment

Care Planning

Understanding of Forensic Systems

Cultural Competence

Crisis Intervention

Trauma-Informed Care

Education

BScN

CNA Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Job description

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Registered Nurse - Women’s Secure Forensic Unit & Structured Observation and Treatment Unit

CAMH's core values of Courage, Respect, and Excellence guide its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH. The organization aims to transform lives, foster innovation and discovery, revolutionize education, and drive social change. CAMH is committed to changing societal perceptions of mental illness, eliminating prejudice, and integrating mental health as a central component of healthcare.

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The Complex Care and Recovery Program seeks a full-time, temporary Registered Nurse for the Structured Observation and Treatment Unit and Women’s Secure Forensic Unit. As part of an interprofessional team, you will provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care, ensure unit security, and adhere to professional standards, CAMH policies, and the Practice Model of Care.

Your responsibilities include client assessments, developing and evaluating care plans, liaising with services and community agencies, and contributing to program development and research. You will perform behavioral and physical health assessments, monitor responses to interventions, and document care. Knowledge of crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, forensic psychiatry, and risk assessments is required.

Skills needed include assessment, care planning, understanding of forensic systems, and cultural competence. The role involves shift work and weekends at the Queen Street Site.

Requirements include membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certification, and preferably a BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Bilingual skills are an asset.

We support a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities. Accommodations are available during the application process.