This is a Temporary contract for up to six (6) months Are you a Registered Nurse who likes variety in what you do? Join our Psychiatry team at Mount Sinai Hospital. This unique and evolving nursing specialization is ideal for individuals who are interested in mental health and are looking to develop a skill set that includes both medical and psychiatric nursing.

With a strong emphasis on holistic care, you’ll have an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the various factors that impact a person’s life including social, financial, and environmental determinants.

As a general psychiatry unit, we see diverse patient diagnoses including mental health disorders, schizophrenia, cognitive impairment and depression. This provides fantastic learning opportunities, and your professional development is emphasized.

Is this you? You are a compassionate individual driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. You find it rewarding to see the tangible progress a patient can make from what is often one of the most challenging times in their life.

You enjoy developing one-on-one connections with patients. As a skilled communicator, you understand the importance of having patience and being an active listener. You exhibit an empathetic understanding which is essential for deescalating when a situation calls for it. Your adaptability shines as you skillfully navigate changing scenarios, demonstrating a calm demeanor while effectively problem-solving.

You approach your role with reflection and thoughtfulness, taking your responsibilities seriously. Your strong suits include organization and resourcefulness, ensuring efficient management of your tasks. Empathy comes naturally to you, and you take pride in your punctuality and reliability.

About This Team Affiliated with the University of Toronto, this is a 15-bed general psychiatry inpatient unit for the adult population with various mental health diagnoses, including mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. The unit is also specialized in geriatric psychiatry and perinatal psychiatry as Mount Sinai is recognized as a specialist in both areas.

In This Role You Will

• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to patients and families in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner
• Conduct psychiatric nursing assessments
• Utilize psychiatric nursing interventions such as one-to-one meetings, supporting the use of distress tolerance, grounding and other psychotherapeutic skills
• Participate in meetings with the interprofessional care team to review patient care plans
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and families
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Job Requirements Mandatory

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Graduate of a CNO-approved bachelor’s degree in nursing program, or equivalent combined education and experience
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Preferred

• A baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program. Applicants in their final year or near completion will be considered
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certification or equivalent
• 1 - 2 years recent experience in acute care inpatient psychiatric nursing

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to foster sound working relationships with patients, families, interprofessional team members, and other stakeholders
• Ability to function in a liaison role with community resources
• Active involvement in unit-based quality improvement initiative

New graduates with an interest in mental health and related clinical experience are welcome to apply If this sounds like you and you’re ready to build a career within psychiatric nursing at Mount Sinai Hospital, apply via the button below and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.