Registered Nurse- Child & Adolescent Inpatient/Adult Inpatient Mental Health

Job title: Registered Nurse- Child & Adolescent Inpatient/Adult Inpatient Mental Health

Job description: Job Number: J0822-0048

Job Title: Registered Nurse- Child & Adolescent Inpatient/Adult Inpatient Mental Health

Department: RVC CHILD/ADOL MH IP

Job Category: Nursing

Hospital Location: Centenary

Job Type: Part Time

Number Of Positions: 2

Union: ONA Local 111

Hours: Days, Nights

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. We are also proud to be named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2022! Learn more at shn.ca

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status to the Hospital’s Workplace Health and Safety department.

The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.

Working as a member of the inter-professional team, the Registered Nurse (RN) will provide specialized comprehensive services in Mental Health to the Child and Adolescent & Adult Inpatient units at the Centenary Hospital. The scope of the role will include nursing expertise in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Adult Mental Health.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating the overall functioning of the inpatient units
• Ensuring the provision of care in the Child and Adolescent & Adult program is consistent with the standards of multidisciplinary regulating bodies and best practice
• Coordinate care in collaboration with the patient/family, the multidisciplinary team, and the community
• Active participation and facilitation of regular team meetings and case conferences
• Assist in the development of staff competencies and best practice standards
• Coordinate patient flow in and out of the program, liaise with internal departments and external facilities
• Ensure appropriate scheduling and safe staffing levels
• Competent nursing assessments, psycho education and treatment plans
• Administration of medications
• Individual, group and family therapy
• Coordinating patient care in collaboration with the patient/ family, members of the Interdisciplinary team, and other community providers

This position is ideal for a RN with a passion for working in Mental Health across the ages. The successful candidate will also participate in program development, data collection and evaluation.

Requirements:

• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Sound working knowledge of hospital functions and values, as well as current trends in nursing and health care
• Comprehensive clinical knowledge of physical and mental health assessments, diagnosis and treatments
• Comprehensive knowledge of community resources for children, adolescents and young adults.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent judgement and leadership skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work well within an inter-professional team and to foster effective working relationships
• Current CPI and BCLS certification
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to SHN′s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participate in regular in-service in this area
• Proven good attendance record and ability of maintaining same standard
• Adequate availability as per the collective agreement

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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