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Registered Practical Nurse - Psychosis Recovery & Treatment Units

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)41 open roles

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Share of postings closed within
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  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.1%60 days
This job: posted 13 days ago

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) median: 7 days open

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Job Description

The Clinical Care Program is currently seeking Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to join the Psychosis Recovery and Treatment (PRT) Units 5, 6, 7 and 8 at the Queen Street Site. These inpatient units provide psychiatric and general nursing care to clients at different stages of their recovery journey. As a member of an interprofessional team, you will have the opportunity to develop and strengthen your clinical skills while providing client-centred, recovery-oriented care within a supportive inpatient environment.

Departments

  1. Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit 5 (PRT 5)
  2. Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit 6 (PRT 6)
  3. Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit 7 (PRT 7)
  4. Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit 8 (PRT 8)

Across these services, RPNs provide psychiatric and general nursing care to clients experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, schizophrenia, addictions and other complex mental health concerns. Working within a primary nursing model, you will collaborate with clients, families and members of the interprofessional team to assess needs, develop and evaluate individualized plans of care, and support clients throughout their recovery journey.

Responsibilities

You will be expected to respond to client care needs using a safe, respectful and dignified approach while contributing to a safe and therapeutic care environment. You will practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards, the CAMH Practice Model of Care, CAMH policies and procedures, and applicable legislation and regulations.

As an RPN, you will have opportunities to utilize critical thinking and evidence-based interventions while participating in ongoing clinical assessment, care planning and evaluation. You will work with clients from diverse backgrounds and contribute to program development, therapeutic programming, student education and supervision, and other initiatives that support quality clinical practice.

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will:

  • Provide client-centred psychiatric and general nursing care in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards, CAMH policies and procedures, and applicable legislation and regulations.
  • Develop therapeutic relationships and provide safe, respectful and dignified care to clients throughout their recovery journey.
  • Collaborate with clients, families and members of the interprofessional team to assess client needs and develop, implement and evaluate individualized plans of care.
  • Conduct ongoing clinical assessments, including mental status and physical health assessments, and identify and communicate changes in client status.
  • Monitor and evaluate clients’ responses to pharmaceutical and other care interventions.
  • Utilize strong behavioural observation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to respond effectively to changing clinical situations.
  • Apply knowledge of severe and persistent mental illness, schizophrenia, addictions, crisis intervention, recovery-oriented practice and therapeutic group programming.
  • Intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the prevention and management of disturbed behaviour while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
  • Communicate consistently, clearly and in a timely manner with clients and members of the interprofessional team.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Participate in therapeutic groups and other activities that support client engagement and recovery.
  • Contribute to program development and initiatives that support quality improvement and clinical practice.
  • Support unit and group activities that promote client engagement, therapeutic relationships and recovery.
  • Provide educational support, mentorship and supervision to students, as appropriate.
  • Work independently while contributing effectively as a member of a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team.
  • Support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, promotes learning and complies with all applicable regulatory requirements.

These positions require 12-hour day, evening, night and weekend rotations. These positions are located at the Queen Street Site.

Qualifications

The successful candidates must:

  • Be registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Possess a current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate at the HealthCare Provider Level.
  • Possess medication administration certification or have completed an RPN education preparation program that includes medication administration.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain therapeutic nurse-client relationships and work effectively within a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team.
  • Have strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing and addiction issues.
  • Demonstrate the ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the prevention and management of disturbed behaviour.
  • Possess strong critical thinking, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Be self-directed, organized and able to work effectively both independently and as part of an interprofessional team.
  • Have experience working with individuals from diverse ethno-cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Possess proficient computer literacy.
  • Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Salary Range: $32.42 – $38.33 per hour

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.

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, Métis, 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

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