Registered Nurse - Crisis Critical Care Unit 4

Expired

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$41–$59 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time, Temporary
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 12, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

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Expired Oct 12, 2026

Original job posting

The Registered Nurse will provide client-centred psychiatric and general nursing care while performing assessments and implementing inter-professional plans of care. They will also ensure unit safety, liaise with community agencies, and participate in clinical supervision and research activities.

Job details

The Acute Care Program is currently seeking a part time, temporary (12 Months) Registered Nurse to work on the Crisis Critical Care Unit 4. This is an exciting professional opportunity! The model of care on the new unit will emphasize treatment of concurrent disorders and patient engagement in therapeutic programming and you will have opportunities for capacity building and skill development. As a member of an inter-professional team, you will: provide client-centred psychiatric and general nursing care for clients from diverse populations; perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the inter-professional plan of care for clients with a wide range of diagnoses; use critical thinking and customer service to approach care; ensure the security and safety of the inpatient unit, and practice in accordance with professional regulatory standards, CAMH policies and procedures, the CAMH Practice Model of Care, and the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice; liaise with other CAMH services and community agencies to coordinate care for clients; participate in clinical supervision; provide education, support and supervision to students; and participate in the research activities of the program. RESPONSIBILITIES We are looking for a passionate RN who: has demonstrated ability to make behavioural observations, conduct physical and mental status assessments, and monitor client’s response to pharmaceutical and care interventions; has sound knowledge of emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, severe and persistent mental illness, addiction issues, recovery-oriented approaches, culturally competent care, trauma-informed care, group facilitation; has demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour; and supports a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages interprofessional teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory requirements. These positions require day, evening, night and weekend rotations. These positions are located at 1001 Queen Street West. QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is also required. Preference will be given to candidates who possess or are currently pursuing a BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to develop the Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse inter-professional team. Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational and problem solving skills are required. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour. Nursing experience caring for individuals with mental illness and/or addiction issues is required. The ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds is necessary. Computer literacy is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset. Please Note: This part-time, permanent position is a 0.6 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. If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted. Salary Range: $41.15 – $58.98 per hour 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. 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. To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here.

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Requirements

Candidates must be members in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate. Previous nursing experience with mental illness and addiction issues is required, with preference given to those holding or pursuing a BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.