Job Description & How to Apply Below
Working in collaboration with the Emergency Department, the MHESU Registered Nurse will conduct rapid mental health and risk assessment and stabilise patients presenting in the Emergency Department with the aim of recommending appropriate dispositions to the ER physician and/or psychiatrist. You will also provide the full scope of nursing care to patients requiring extended assessment or transitional care and support as they await an inpatient bed in Adult Mental Health.
The ideal candidate will possess superior nursing and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated competence in the field of mental health and addictions. Working collaboratively alongside other health‑care professionals, you will incorporate current evidence and best practice into plans of care and the provision of your professional nursing services. You will approach the planning and delivery of care to patients and families in a manner that promotes health and well‑being, recognises patient dignity, and regards patients and their families as essential partners in the delivery of healthcare.
As a member of our mental‑health team, you are highly‑adaptable, highly‑flexible, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment. You will also be responsible for patients requiring medical clearance and/or ongoing assessment and care. The Registered Nurse will be committed to continuous professional development of their nursing competencies. Successful candidates will be required to complete their Canadian Nurses Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing within two years.
Qualifications
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Canadian Nurses Association (C.N.A.) Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing on hire or willingness to complete within two years of start date.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Non‑Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training required within three months of start date.
Experience
Two years of recent mental health and addictions nursing experience in an acute care setting required (within the last five years).
Candidates with a minimum of six months of experience may be considered at the Health Centre’s sole discretion.
Experience with medical nursing is an asset.
Experience with mental health emergency nursing is strongly preferred.
Required Skills & Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to patient and family‑centred care.
Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Demonstrated passion for change and ongoing improvement in support of patient care and safety.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively within an interprofessional team environment.
Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude.
Ability to engage and educate patients and their families.
Demonstrated knowledge of and application of trauma‑informed approaches.
Proficiency in the application of de‑escalation and de‑briefing skills.
Demonstrated recovery‑focused skills in bio‑psychosocial assessment, mental status assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment, and transitional care of mental health and addictions patients.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of legislation guiding mental health nursing practice (e.g., Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Child and Family Services Act).
Demonstrated alignment with St. Joseph’s Health Centre values.
Ability to type notes and navigate hospital electronic systems for the provision of care to patients.
Evidence of ongoing professional development and learning.
Satisfactory attendance record.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier‑free and in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted for an interview, please let the Talent Acquisition Specialist know of any accommodation needs so we can meet your needs.
All accommodation requests will be handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
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