Registered Nurse - Mental Health Crisis Team - Full-Time

This position is eligible for up to a $10,000 signing bonus with return of service

Position: Registered Nurse

Competition #: 2024-301

Status: Full-Time

Department: Mental Health Crisis Team

Union Association: ONA

HOURS: 12 Hour Shifts

Salary: $39.07 to $56.00 per hour

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Community Mental Health Services, the Mental Health Crisis Team is responsible for provision of a full range of client-centred clinical services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, responding to telephone crisis calls and referrals, providing clinical assessments including physical health, medication and side effects, allergies and interactions, risk assessments, providing consultation and collaboration, care coordination, patient and family education, provision of patient centred advocacy, referral and/or facilitating care and discharge planning and liaise with community partners. Working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of quality nursing care to a patient or group of patients. The provision of such nursing care is expected to be within the Standards of Nursing Practice (CNO) and the standards of the hospital and particular program.

The Registered Nurse is expected to maintain competence and skills through on-going participation in continuing education and will be able to demonstrate proof of such participation. The Registered Nurse actively participates in the CNO Quality Assurance Program.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BScN is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Post diploma certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing considered an asset
• For Outpatient, Crisis and Community team members, a current drivers abstract, a Valid Class G Ontario driver’s license and current vehicle insurance in good standing is required to participate in community programming, mobile crisis response team, home visits and/or traveling to satellite offices.
• Demonstrated experience on risk assessments, suicide prevention, principles of crisis theory and intervention
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development as evidenced by participation in programs, courses, seminars that enhance skills and knowledge.
• Partner with police in completing mobile crisis intervention
• Valid BCLS and CPR certification
• Demonstrated competency to administer naloxone in emergent situations.
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training required
• Completion of Suicide Intervention Training and Crisis Management is considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of 3 years of previous mental health experience preferably in crisis, or emergency department
• Proven ability to conduct nursing assessments, risk assessments, suicide prevention
• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills for both telephone and person-to-person
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in providing treatment methods such as individual, group and family therapy, to persons with an acute and/or severe mental illness.
• Knowledge of inpatient and community based resources for children, youth, and adults with mental health
• Experience providing a range of evidence based therapy modalities, including Cognitive behavioural therapy, Narrative Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, motivational interviewing and crisis intervention/management.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including, but not limited to, The Mental Health Act, The Regulated Health Professionals Act, The Substitute Decisions Act, The Health Care Consent Act, and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment methods.
• Strong clinical assessment skills in mental health
• In-depth knowledge of community resources, programs and agencies available for clients with mental health/substance use disorders and their families/significant others.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, cooperatively and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team environment including participation in treatment consultations.
• Experience working in a computerized environment, sound knowledge and understanding of computer-based operations
• Participates in research and continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrated sensitivity and awareness of the stigma frequently experienced by persons carrying a psychiatric diagnosis
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering culturally diverse environment and 2SLGBTQ sensitive care environment
• Excellent oral and written communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
• Excellent attendance and availability required.