About the role
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. To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here. The Acute Care Program is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Registered Practical Nurse to work on Crisis Critical Care Unit 4 (formerly GPUB-PICU). This is an exciting and unique professional opportunity! You will help contribute to development of programming and clinical processes,
The model of care on the 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 experiencing a variety of mental health issues and addiction;
- ensure the security and safety of the inpatient unit and practice in accordance with CNO standards of nursing practice, CAMH policies and procedures, the CAMH Practice Model of Care;
- collaborate with the interprofessional team to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of client care;
- contribute to program development; and
- provide education, support and supervision to students.
We Are Looking For a Passionate RPN Who
- has sound knowledge of emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, severe and persistent mental illness, addiction issues, and trauma issues;
- has demonstrated ability to make behavioural observations, complete mental status assessments, monitor patient’s response to pharmaceutical and care interventions, document and provide ongoing communication within an interprofessional team;
- has demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behavior; and
- possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This position requires day, evening, night and weekend rotations. This position is located 1051 Queen Street West.
Job Requirements 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. The ideal candidate must have medication administration certification or have completed a Registered Practical Program diploma program that included medication administration. Experience working with individuals from diverse ethno cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is also required. Computer literacy is required. Psychiatric nursing experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions is an asset. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing and addiction issues and the Mental Health Act. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset.
About CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.
As a teaching hospital, CAMH provides education, training, internships and residencies for students. People training to work in the health care field, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and laboratory technologists, come to CAMH for practical experience.
We believe that Mental Health is Health, and through our work we are building a movement for social change: raising awareness, challenging prejudice, and advocating for public policies that support mental health.
Please note that our social media channels are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help - visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for more information. If you feel safe in the moment, follow up with your family physician or care team. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.
About the role
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. To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here. The Acute Care Program is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Registered Practical Nurse to work on Crisis Critical Care Unit 4 (formerly GPUB-PICU). This is an exciting and unique professional opportunity! You will help contribute to development of programming and clinical processes,
The model of care on the 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 experiencing a variety of mental health issues and addiction;
- ensure the security and safety of the inpatient unit and practice in accordance with CNO standards of nursing practice, CAMH policies and procedures, the CAMH Practice Model of Care;
- collaborate with the interprofessional team to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of client care;
- contribute to program development; and
- provide education, support and supervision to students.
We Are Looking For a Passionate RPN Who
- has sound knowledge of emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, severe and persistent mental illness, addiction issues, and trauma issues;
- has demonstrated ability to make behavioural observations, complete mental status assessments, monitor patient’s response to pharmaceutical and care interventions, document and provide ongoing communication within an interprofessional team;
- has demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behavior; and
- possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This position requires day, evening, night and weekend rotations. This position is located 1051 Queen Street West.
Job Requirements 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. The ideal candidate must have medication administration certification or have completed a Registered Practical Program diploma program that included medication administration. Experience working with individuals from diverse ethno cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is also required. Computer literacy is required. Psychiatric nursing experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions is an asset. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing and addiction issues and the Mental Health Act. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset.
About CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.
As a teaching hospital, CAMH provides education, training, internships and residencies for students. People training to work in the health care field, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and laboratory technologists, come to CAMH for practical experience.
We believe that Mental Health is Health, and through our work we are building a movement for social change: raising awareness, challenging prejudice, and advocating for public policies that support mental health.
Please note that our social media channels are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help - visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for more information. If you feel safe in the moment, follow up with your family physician or care team. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.