Registered Practical Nurse - Emergency Crisis Service

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Registered Practical Nurses for their Emergency Crisis Service. This role involves providing essential psychiatric and general nursing care within an interprofessional team. You will be responsible for ensuring safety, conducting assessments, and coordinating care for clients from diverse backgrounds. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to mental health initiatives and support a healthy workplace that values diversity. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care.
• Perform ongoing assessments and develop care plans.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

Crisis intervention

Problem solving skills

Bilingualism (French/English)

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Practical Nurse certification

B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate

CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Job description

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Registered Practical Nurse - Emergency Crisis Service

Through its core values ofCourage, 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 HealthisHealth.

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The Acute Care & Clinical Services is currently seeking two (2)Part-time,Permanent Registered Practical Nurse to work in the Emergency Crisis Service Department. As a member of an interprofessional team, you will provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care. In addition, you will ensure the security, safety of the care environment, and practice in accordance with the CNO standards, CAMH Policies and Practice Model, and the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice. You will be expected to perform ongoing assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the inter-professional plan of client care for all clients. You will liaise with other services in the Acute Care Program and community agencies to coordinate care for clients. You will be expected to utilize critical thinking, a problem solving process and customer service in your approach to care and service delivery.

You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations; contribute to program development; participate in clinical supervision; provide education support and supervision to students and participate in the research activities of the program. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations, mental status and physical assessments, monitoring patient’s response to pharmaceutical and care interventions, documentation and ongoing communication with other team members. You will have sound knowledge of emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, addiction issues, trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented care, and severe and persistent mental illness. Your strengths include an ability to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate interprofessional client centered care plans. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position involves shift rotation and weekend work. This position is located at1051 Queen Street West and is 12 hour shifts.

• Be registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is required
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess, or are pursuing a CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
• Psychiatric nursing experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions is an asset
• Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational and problem solving skills are required
• Computer literacy is required
• Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equity-deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions.We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us.If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling 416 535 8501 x 32400. Please note that we will not respond to any calls or emails related to employment inquiries.

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