Nurse Practitioner - Virtual Urgent Care Clinic

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join their innovative Virtual Urgent Care Clinic. This role involves providing comprehensive mental health care, collaborating with interprofessional teams, and supporting clients with mental health and addiction issues. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, relevant certifications, and a commitment to improving mental health services.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN(EC).
• At least 2 years of experience with mental health or addiction issues.

Responsibilities

• Function as a team member in the Virtual Urgent Care Clinic.
• Provide comprehensive care including health assessments and crisis management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

Master’s in Nursing

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Certification

Tools

BCLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

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.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.

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Position Overview

The Acute Care Program is seeking a full-time, 0.6 FTE, permanent Nurse Practitioner to support an exciting initiative in the CAMH Bridging Service. The Nurse Practitioner (NP), working within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse (Extended Class) [RN(EC)], will function as a team member in the new Virtual Urgent Care Clinic (VUCC), the first of its kind devoted to mental health. The successful candidate will also contribute to the ongoing improvement of the VUC program.

When not engaged with the VUCC, the successful candidate may work as part of the interprofessional team in the Bridging Service, which provides short-term, low barrier, rapid access care for clients recently discharged from inpatient units or diverted from the ED. The service includes medication management, housing and financial support, and psychosocial support. Reporting to the Manager of the Bridging Service, the NP will collaborate with various teams within CAMH and external supports to provide comprehensive care, including health assessments, follow-up, treatment, and crisis management, including suicide risk assessment, in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.

Minimum Requirements

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN(EC) with a specialty certificate in Adult or Primary Care and current BCLS certification.
• Preference given to candidates pursuing or holding a Master’s in Nursing or related field.
• CNA certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse is an asset.
• At least 2 years of experience working with clients with mental health or addiction issues.
• Ability to work independently and within an interprofessional team, establishing effective therapeutic relationships.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of mental health and addictions issues.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and stakeholders, with strong presentation and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills; flexibility to work various hours; bilingualism is an asset.

Please Note: This is a 0.6 FTE, full-time, permanent position with potential for additional hours, part of the ONA Bargaining Unit.