Medical Consult Liasion Nurse Clinician - Outpatient Adult Mental Health

Southlake Health Community • Newmarket, ON

1d • CA$48 - CA$61 • Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Mental Health Consultation Liaison Nurse Clinician is a consultative one and is intended to collaborate with and support staff in non mental health areas of the hospital in their care and treatment of patients with behavioural and/or psychiatric/mental health concerns.

Requirements

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse
• CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the College of Nurses Professional Standards of Practice and Standards of Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nursing Practice
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ recent experience in acute mental health
• Current experience in medicine and geriatric fields
• Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Current BCLS certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute Certificate or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric needs of medically ill patients
• Demonstrates a patient focused attitude toward care
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of DSM V classification, psychopharmacology, and psychiatric/mental health legislation
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse multidisciplinary health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload
• Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Innovative and willing to learn
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and support staff in non mental health areas of the hospital in their care and treatment of patients with behavioural and/or psychiatric/mental health concerns.
• Coordinate patient care, involving the client, family, other disciplines and collateral agencies.
• Perform patient assessment with a delirium and dementia diagnosis.
• Perform risk assessment including suicide and self-harm risks.
• Teach/educate patients and staff.
• Lead initiatives and projects.
• Analyze and assess problems.
• Model behavior aligned with the values of Southlake Health.
• Work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Benefits

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level