Registered Nurse (Mental Health Services - Child and Adolescent Inpatient)
About the role
Overview
The RN in the Child & Youth Program is responsible for the provision of comprehensive child and adolescent Mental Health nursing care within an interdisciplinary team. Duties include assessment of children and adolescents and their families, treatment,groups and discharge planning. The role will also include providing the full scope of nursing care to patients. A commitment to sharing knowledge, supporting the growth of self and team and contributing to the advancement of nursing excellence is required. Ongoing professional development, through education, experience and reflective practice is essential to maintaining high standards of care within the RN role.
The RN is responsible for the provision of comprehensive psychiatric nursing care primarily in the Child and Youth Inpatient Mental Health Unit. The RN may also be trained and expected to work in other mental health and substance use programs, based on operational needs.
Education
- Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- BScN preferred.
- BCLS certification required.
- Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Certification preferred.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificate.
- Knowledge of principles of CBT and DBT an asset.
- Applicants with certification and/or completed additional training related to Mental Health will be given priority.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year Mental Health Nursing experience: either Inpatient, Outpatient, Community-Based, or a combination required.
- A minimum of 1 year experience working with children and youth in a mental health setting. Preference given to mental health setting in an acute care facility.
- Demonstrated excellence in both psychiatric and medical nursing diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and evaluation processes.
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act/Mental Health Reform.
- Ability to articulate clearly the philosophy of client centered care, recovery, trauma-informed and strength-based and harm reduction strategies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of counselling and therapeutic techniques.
- Excellent understanding of psychotropic medication.
- Demonstrated excellence in the Assessment of Mental Status, including Suicide Risk Assessments.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Must be willing to work in all areas of the Health Service (skills & abilities considered).
- Commitment to on-going professional development and/or education.
- A demonstrated willingness to be flexible and work all shifts as required.
- Computer competency required.
- Maintains competence relative to current practice.
- Good work and attendance record required
- 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.
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.
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In order to keep our social media platforms a safe space, we ask users to follow these guidelines: tehn.ca/SocialMedia.
Registered Nurse (Mental Health Services - Child and Adolescent Inpatient)
About the role
Overview
The RN in the Child & Youth Program is responsible for the provision of comprehensive child and adolescent Mental Health nursing care within an interdisciplinary team. Duties include assessment of children and adolescents and their families, treatment,groups and discharge planning. The role will also include providing the full scope of nursing care to patients. A commitment to sharing knowledge, supporting the growth of self and team and contributing to the advancement of nursing excellence is required. Ongoing professional development, through education, experience and reflective practice is essential to maintaining high standards of care within the RN role.
The RN is responsible for the provision of comprehensive psychiatric nursing care primarily in the Child and Youth Inpatient Mental Health Unit. The RN may also be trained and expected to work in other mental health and substance use programs, based on operational needs.
Education
- Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- BScN preferred.
- BCLS certification required.
- Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Certification preferred.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificate.
- Knowledge of principles of CBT and DBT an asset.
- Applicants with certification and/or completed additional training related to Mental Health will be given priority.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year Mental Health Nursing experience: either Inpatient, Outpatient, Community-Based, or a combination required.
- A minimum of 1 year experience working with children and youth in a mental health setting. Preference given to mental health setting in an acute care facility.
- Demonstrated excellence in both psychiatric and medical nursing diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and evaluation processes.
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act/Mental Health Reform.
- Ability to articulate clearly the philosophy of client centered care, recovery, trauma-informed and strength-based and harm reduction strategies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of counselling and therapeutic techniques.
- Excellent understanding of psychotropic medication.
- Demonstrated excellence in the Assessment of Mental Status, including Suicide Risk Assessments.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Must be willing to work in all areas of the Health Service (skills & abilities considered).
- Commitment to on-going professional development and/or education.
- A demonstrated willingness to be flexible and work all shifts as required.
- Computer competency required.
- Maintains competence relative to current practice.
- Good work and attendance record required
- 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.
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.