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 its Structured Observation and Treatment Unit. This full-time, temporary role involves providing essential psychiatric and general nursing care while ensuring the safety and well-being of patients. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in behavioral observation and crisis intervention, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Join a team committed to transforming lives and promoting mental health as an integral part of overall health. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cause dedicated to societal change in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care.
• Ensure unit security and perform assessments.

Skills

Behavioral Observation

Mental and Physical Assessments

Crisis Intervention

Trauma-Informed Care

Risk Assessments

Knowledge of Forensic Psychiatry

Education

BScN

CNA Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Job description

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

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About CAMH

CAMH is committed to transforming lives through its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH. It aims to eliminate prejudice and discrimination related to mental illness, advocating for mental health as an integral part of overall health. CAMH is more than a hospital; it is a cause dedicated to societal change.

Learn more at: www.camh.ca

Position Overview

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. Responsibilities include providing client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care, ensuring unit security, performing assessments, developing care plans, liaising with external services, and participating in research and program development.

Skills required include behavioral observation, mental and physical assessments, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, risk assessments, and knowledge of forensic psychiatry. The role involves shift work, including weekends, at the Queen Street Site.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certification
• Preferably pursuing or possessing a BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Experience with forensic patients and risk assessment tools is an asset
• Ability to work with diverse populations; bilingualism is an asset

Additional Information

This is a full-time, temporary position under the ONA Bargaining Unit. As a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, CAMH supports research and education. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities. Accommodations are available during the application process upon request.