About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

Acute Care Psychiatry Service - RN (part time)

Choosing to work for The Hospital for Sick Children means that you've chosen more than a job ' you've chosen a career where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families every day. Our staff are our greatest strength and SickKids works hard to provide a supportive working environment where Nurse Practitioners can give their best work possible.

SickKids is recognized as one of the world's foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada's leading centre dedicated to advancing children's health. Linked to our ambitious Mental Health Strategy and within the Brain and Mental Health Program, the Department of Psychiatry is responding to unprecedented growth in mental health needs across the many pediatric populations we serve.

As a member of the Acute Care Psychiatry Service, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides direct inpatient care to children/youth and support mental health care within the Emergency Department and across the hospital. The team also provides direct support to prevent agitation and aggression for at-risk patients of the hospital.

Here is What You Will Do:

• Work as part of the Acute Care Psychiatry Services on call to support emergency department assessments and psychiatry consults to inpatient units and outpatient clinics across the hospital.
• Triage referrals and consult requests for Psychiatry to most appropriate services; communicate with referring teams/services
• Provide support and direction in the prevention of behavioural escalations in children and youth; respond to Code White situations with patients to ensure the safety of the patient, family, and care team.
• Develop and support plans of care in collaboration with the child/family and the multidisciplinary team.
• When appropriate, provide therapeutic engagement/supervision to patients experiencing acute health and mental health issues.
• Support patient and family through admission inclusive of situational crisis.
• Support the inpatient mental health team as needed.

Here is What You'll Need:

• Baccalaureate degree and/or Diploma in Nursing
• Registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in paediatric nursing; experience in mental health/psychiatry an asset
• Demonstrated ability to use your critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork abilities
• Experience working with adolescents in acute mental health settings an asset
• Understanding of the issues of health equity, anti-black racism, diversity and inclusion in the context of health service delivery
• Experience and training in non-violent crisis prevention and intervention an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with patients, families
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and to take initiative when appropriate
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced healthcare environment where respect, accountability and transparency are highly valued aspects of the team environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in using electronic healthcare platforms such as EPIC and Office 365
• Demonstrates commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type: 0.2 FTE, part time, permanent

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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