Registered Nurse with current Ontario registration.
BScN preferred; CPMHN(C) is an asset.
Minimum 1 year of recent Mental Health Nursing experience required.
Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act and reform.
Excellent understanding of psychotropic medications.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to patients and families.
Conduct assessments and develop discharge plans.
Facilitate group therapies and coordinate care in the Emergency MH Assessment Zone.
Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Adapt to operational needs by working in various mental health services.
Benefits
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Flexible shift scheduling.
Opportunity to work in a supportive interdisciplinary environment.
Engagement in a culture prioritizing patient and staff safety.
Full Job Description
Requisition #:
IPMHP2639
Job Category:
Nursing
Department:
Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit and Emergency MH Assessment Zone
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
Contract End Date:
January 24, 2027
Standard Work Hours:
37.5 hours/week
Start Rate Amount ($/hour):
41.15
Open Positions:
1
Job Number:
J1126-0215
Overview
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of comprehensive psychiatric nursing care, including assessment of patients and families, group therapies, discharge planning and coordination on an acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit and in the PEZ (Psychiatric Emergency Zone) of the Emergency Department. 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. - BScN preferred - CPMHN(C) is an asset
Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year of recent Mental Health Nursing experience: either Inpatient, Outpatient, Community-Based, or a combination required. - 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 counselingand 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.
