Registered Nurse - Crisis and Critical Care Unit 3

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.

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CCC-3 is an exciting inpatient service within the Crisis and Critical Care (CCC) program at CAMH and is seeking three (3) part-time, permanent Registered Nurses to join the team. CCC-3 is a 25 bed unit that provides support to adult clients experiencing an acute phase of a mental and/or addictions disorder. As a member of the inter-professional team, you will provide holistic client-centered psychiatric nursing care. You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations; contribute to program development; participate in reflective practice sessions; facilitate group programming on the unit; provide mentorship and supervision to students and participate in the research activities for the program.

Successful candidates are well supported by unit leadership team, the Advance Practice Clinical Leader and Manager, during their orientation. Unit orientation focuses on developing and refining the knowledge and skills needed to work safely and effectively on an acute general psychiatric unit and psychiatric intensive care unit. Staff are expected to practice safely and in accordance with the Practice Standards outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario. CCC-3 is a great place to practice, learn and grow.

Required Skills

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients, families and the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrate competency in monitoring, assessment, treatment and documentation for:
  • Mental health and substance-related disorders
  • Trauma-responsive behaviours
  • Mental status and physical health assessments
  • Client response to pharmaceutical interventions
• Demonstrate motivation to develop knowledge and skills of trauma-informed care, culturally competent care, crisis intervention, mental health and addiction diagnoses and treatment modalities
• Demonstrate motivation to develop group facilitation skills

This position requires 12-hour day, night and weekend rotations. This position is located at the Queen Street Site.

• 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 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.

This part-time, permanent position is a 0.30 commitment, which may be subject to change as per the Collective Agreement. Additional hours may be available based on operational needs. This position is part of the ONA Bargaining Unit.