Registered Nurse (Mental Health Services, Mobile Crisis Intervention Team)
About the role
Overview The Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) Registered Nurse (RN) partners with a Toronto Police Service officer to provide secondary response to police-directed calls regarding individuals identified as a person in crisis (PIC). The primary role of the MCIT Registered Nurse is to provide prompt on-site mental health/crisis assessment and intervention and referral to the most appropriate hospital or community services and supports as needed. The MCIT RN will liaise with hospital and community resourcesand supports as needed. In addition, the MCIT RN and Police Officer(s) will participate in outreach and liaison with community partners and key stakeholders.. All services are provided in accordance with the Standards of Practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario and with current legislation.
The Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) is a collaborative initiative between Michael Garron Hospital and the Toronto Police Services, 53, 54, and 55 Divisions. This innovative program provides mobile crisis intervention within the geographical areas of these Divisions.
Education
- Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses.
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution.
- Current BCLS/CPR certification.
- Completion of MCIT Level 1 course required.
- Completion of MCIT Level 2 course - Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist (CCIS) preferred.
- Current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification (or equivalent), or obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Canadian Nurses Association Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year experience working in Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an acute mental health and/or community mental health settings preferred.
- Fluency in a second language is an asset.
- Experience working with individuals with substance use and/or addictions is an asset.
- Excellent crisis intervention, de-escalation, clinical assessment, supportive counselling skills
- Exemplary communication skills.
- Proven ability in problem solving,decision making, and conflict resolution.
- Knowledge of and ability to access community resources.
- Must be able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a fast paced, demanding environment.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Ontario Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA.
- Sound knowledge of the principles of the therapeutic relationship and their application to Crisis Intervention.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational, time-management skills, and team building skills.
- Excellent work performance, punctuality, and attendance.
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in computer skills.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.
Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.
This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.
MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.
About Michael Garron Hospital
Nestled in the heart of East Toronto, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a vibrant community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. For more than 90 years, MGH has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to families along the continuum of care, from welcoming a new life to facing end-of-life.
MGH is a full-service hospital with strong community and research partners. MGH is a proud member of East Toronto Health Partners, the Ontario Health Team serving East Toronto.
In 2010, MGH was the first hospital to make the Great Place to Work Institute's best workplaces in Canada list. More recently, MGH was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2023. A benchmark for workplace best practices, this is the sixth consecutive year the hospital has received this recognition.
Social Media Community Guidelines: We welcome discussion on our social media platforms and encourage users to engage in a kind and considerate way.
In order to keep our social media platforms a safe space, we ask users to follow these guidelines: tehn.ca/SocialMedia.
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Registered Nurse (Mental Health Services, Mobile Crisis Intervention Team)
About the role
Overview The Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) Registered Nurse (RN) partners with a Toronto Police Service officer to provide secondary response to police-directed calls regarding individuals identified as a person in crisis (PIC). The primary role of the MCIT Registered Nurse is to provide prompt on-site mental health/crisis assessment and intervention and referral to the most appropriate hospital or community services and supports as needed. The MCIT RN will liaise with hospital and community resourcesand supports as needed. In addition, the MCIT RN and Police Officer(s) will participate in outreach and liaison with community partners and key stakeholders.. All services are provided in accordance with the Standards of Practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario and with current legislation.
The Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) is a collaborative initiative between Michael Garron Hospital and the Toronto Police Services, 53, 54, and 55 Divisions. This innovative program provides mobile crisis intervention within the geographical areas of these Divisions.
Education
- Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses.
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution.
- Current BCLS/CPR certification.
- Completion of MCIT Level 1 course required.
- Completion of MCIT Level 2 course - Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist (CCIS) preferred.
- Current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification (or equivalent), or obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Canadian Nurses Association Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year experience working in Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an acute mental health and/or community mental health settings preferred.
- Fluency in a second language is an asset.
- Experience working with individuals with substance use and/or addictions is an asset.
- Excellent crisis intervention, de-escalation, clinical assessment, supportive counselling skills
- Exemplary communication skills.
- Proven ability in problem solving,decision making, and conflict resolution.
- Knowledge of and ability to access community resources.
- Must be able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a fast paced, demanding environment.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Ontario Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA.
- Sound knowledge of the principles of the therapeutic relationship and their application to Crisis Intervention.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational, time-management skills, and team building skills.
- Excellent work performance, punctuality, and attendance.
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in computer skills.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.
Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.
This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.
MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.
About Michael Garron Hospital
Nestled in the heart of East Toronto, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a vibrant community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. For more than 90 years, MGH has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to families along the continuum of care, from welcoming a new life to facing end-of-life.
MGH is a full-service hospital with strong community and research partners. MGH is a proud member of East Toronto Health Partners, the Ontario Health Team serving East Toronto.
In 2010, MGH was the first hospital to make the Great Place to Work Institute's best workplaces in Canada list. More recently, MGH was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2023. A benchmark for workplace best practices, this is the sixth consecutive year the hospital has received this recognition.
Social Media Community Guidelines: We welcome discussion on our social media platforms and encourage users to engage in a kind and considerate way.
In order to keep our social media platforms a safe space, we ask users to follow these guidelines: tehn.ca/SocialMedia.