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CAMH has a number of current career opportunities for you to consider. Select a job title to view the description and apply online Registered Nurse - Forensic General Unit C Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system a world where Mental Health is Health. To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here. The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Registered Nurse to work on the Forensic General Rehabilitation Unit C (LGUC). As a member of an interprofessional team, you will provide clientcentered psychiatric and general nursing care. In addition, you will ensure the security and safety of the inpatient unit, and practice in accordance with the CNO standards, CAMH Policies and Practice Model, and the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice. Using a primary nursing model, you will be expected to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of clientcare for those who may be suffering from mental illness and who have been found Not Criminally Responsible under the Criminal Code of Canada or involved in varying stages of the criminal justice system. You will be expected to utilize critical thinking, perform risk assessments, apply risk management principles, a problem solving process and customer service in your approach to care and service delivery. You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations; contribute to program development; participate in clinical supervision; provide education support and supervision to students and participate in the research activities of the program. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations, mental status and physical assessments, monitoring patients response to pharmaceutical and care interventions, maintaining security standards, documentation and ongoing communication with other team members. This position requires a clear understanding of how to develop and implement forensic assessment plans and a fundamental understanding of the forensic legal and mental health care systems. You will have sound knowledge of crisis intervention, addiction issues, traumainformed care, recoveryoriented approaches, forensic psychiatry, risk assessments, culturally competent care, as well as severe and persistent mental illness. Your strengths include an ability to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate interprofessional clientcentered care plans. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position involves 12 hour shift rotation and weekend work. This position is located at the Queen Street Site. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is also required. Preference will be given to candidates who possess, or are currently pursuing a B.Sc.N and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to develop the NurseClient relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team. Effective leadership, decisionmaking, organizational and problem solving skills are required. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour. Psychiatric nursing experience with individuals with mental illness is required. Knowledge of forensic risk assessments would be an asset. The ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds is necessary. Computer literacy is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset. Please Note: This fulltime, permanent position is a 1.0 commitment, which may be subject to change as per the Collective Agreement. Additional hours may be available based on operational needs. This position is part of the ONA Bargaining Unit. CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital. CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment. CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know. CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equitydeserving communities, including First Nations, Mtis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions. We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling 416-535-8501 x 32400. Please note that we will not respond to any calls or emails related to employment inquiries. #J-18808-Ljbffr