OVERVIEW

Community Outreach Services (COS) at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) supports individuals impacted by serious mental health concerns, many with concurrent disorders, and their families. The team is comprised of the Reach team, the Community, School & Family Outreach Program and COMPASS, the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT). COS is a community-based mental health program providing interdisciplinary care using a flexible, responsive approach to ensure individual’s needs are met in a timely, client-centred manner and with minimal barriers to access.
Reporting to the Manager, the RN functions as an active member of the interdisciplinary ACT team, working collaboratively with all team members and closely with COMPASS Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide clinical support, appropriate to scope of practice, to ensure care is delivered using a health equity lens, according to best practice, relevant College requirements as well as applicable program standards.
The ideal candidate is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based care in a fast paced and developing clinical environment where roles and responsibilities are continually evolving to meet the needs of our clients. The Registered Nurse (RN) in COMPASS will work as a member of an interprofessional team comprised of Psychiatrist, Social Worker, Community Support Counsellors, Peer Support Worker, and Registered Nurses.
This position is required to work the equivalent of 5 days per week, including some weekend/evenings/on-call duties.This role requires travel throughout the community to support patients. The RN may also be required to work in other mental health services and programs, based on operational needs.

EDUCATION

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Must be in good standing.

• BScN required

• BCLS required.

• Completion of specialized training/course in the support and management of serious mental health challenges preferred.

• Additional training in mental health recovery, harm reduction and various therapeutic modalities such as motivational interviewing or crisis prevention/management strong assets.

• CNA Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Certificate is a strong asset.

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificate preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience working with adults living with serious mental health challenges in a community or hospital-based setting.
• Experience and competence in medical nursing, physical health assessment and the support and management of mental health symptoms.
• Proven skills and experience in conducting biopsychosocial assessments, mental status evaluations, differential diagnosis and treatment planning with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Demonstratedability to work in a self-directed manner using well developed leadership, critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to evaluate and respond to emerging concerns related client safety and well-being.
• Experience with preventing and responding to crises.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative client centred care.
• Training, knowledge and experience in anti-oppressive approaches to care/treatment.
• Demonstrated competency and experience working with diverse communities using a health equity lens.
• Knowledge and experience applying conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
• Knowledge and experience working with adults with histories of trauma, abuse, self-harm and/or suicidal behaviour.
• Knowledge of adult mental health and substance use/addiction resources.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in an interprofessional team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing quality improvement and excellence in care.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability and positive attitude.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications.
• Good workand attendance record required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of legislation that guides mental health and addiction nursing practice including the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act.
• All employees of MichaelGarron 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.