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Registered Nurse - Womens General Forensic Unit 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 isHealth. To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here. If youre a Registered Nurse looking to contribute to the development of a new unit including programming and clinical processes, this position could be for you! At the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), we count on the expertise and dedication of our skilled 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 our new Womens General Forensic Unit of the Complex Care and Recovery Program. This new building will offer spacious units; safe access to outdoor space and a variety of features designed improve patient care and enhanced safety features. Position Description The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a fulltime, permanent Registered Nurse to work in the Womens General Forensic Unit. As a Registered Nurse, you will: Provide clientcentered psychiatric and general nursing care for clients from diverse populations Facilitate evidencebased group and 1:1 programming Have a clear understanding of how to develop and implement forensic assessment plans and have a fundamental understanding of the forensic legal and mental health care systems Be expected to ensure the security and safety of the inpatient unit, and practise 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. This position is located at the Queen Street Site. A registered member, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario, you bring comprehensive knowledge of emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, severe and persistent mental illness, addiction issues, recoveryoriented approaches, culturally competent care, traumainformed care, and group facilitation. You also have a demonstrated ability to make behavioural observations, conduct physical and mental status assessments, and monitor a clients response to pharmaceutical and care interventions. Additionally, you will have: Preference will be given to candidates who possess or are currently pursuing 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 You will have 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 The skills to contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages interprofessional teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory requirements The ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds 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 or calling 4165358501 x32400. 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