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Job Description 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, aiming 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, visit To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here. As a Registered Nurse looking to contribute to the development of a new unit, this position could be for you. At the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, we rely on the expertise and dedication of interprofessional teams to meet the health care needs of clients with a wide range of diagnoses, and their families. We aim to enhance this care at our new McCain Complex Care Building located at CAMHs Queen Street Site the home of the new Womens General Forensic Unit of the Complex Care and Recovery Program. The building offers spacious units, safe access to outdoor space, and a variety of features designed to improve patient care and enhanced safety. Responsibilities Provide clientcentered psychiatric and general nursing care for clients from diverse populations Facilitate evidencebased group and 1:1 programming Understand how to develop and implement forensic assessment plans and have a fundamental understanding of the forensic legal and mental health care systems Ensure the security and safety of the inpatient unit, practising in accordance with professional regulatory standards, CAMH policies and procedures, the CAMH Practice Model of Care, and the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice Liaise with other CAMH services and community agencies, perform assessments, and develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of care for clients with a wide range of diagnoses Utilise critical thinking and a customerservice approach to care, and offer education, support and supervision to students Participate in clinical supervision and the research activities of the program This position requires day, evening, night and weekend rotations. It is located at the Queen Street Site. Requirements A registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with comprehensive knowledge of emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, severe and persistent mental illness, addiction issues, recoveryoriented approaches, culturally competent care, traumainformed care, and group facilitation Demonstrated ability to make behavioural observations, conduct physical and mental status assessments, and monitor a clients response to pharmaceutical and care interventions Preference given to candidates pursuing or holding a BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate Nursing experience caring for individuals with mental illness and/or addiction issues Sound knowledge of crisis intervention, psychosocial rehabilitation, severe and persistent mental illness, and schizophrenia The demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour Skills to contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages interprofessional teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory requirements Ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds Computer literacy Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset Additional Information Please note: This parttime, permanent position is a 0.3 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr