Nurse Team Lead - Forensic Assessment & Treatment Unit (FATU)

CAMH•Toronto, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Leader is a Registered Nurse who supports the safe, effective, and coordinated daily operation of an inpatient clinical unit. The role provides clinical leadership, operational coordination, and point-of-care support to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting staff, learners, and interprofessional collaboration.

Requirements

Registered Nurse in good standing with the applicable nursing regulatory body.
At least two years (or 3900 hours) of clinical experience within the mental health and addictions field
Demonstrated clinical experience in inpatient care settings.
Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate care and staffing in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Knowledge of interdisciplinary team roles, patient safety principles, and clinical standards.
Ability to work collaboratively and manage conflict effectively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to use electronic clinical and scheduling systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a formal or informal team leadership role.
Experience supporting staff education, student supervision, or clinical mentorship.
Experience participating in quality improvement or change initiatives.
Familiarity with unionized healthcare environments.
Bilingualism or proficiency in an additional language.

Responsibilities

Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, and appointments during assigned shifts.
Lead management of the unit milieu, prioritizing safety, quality, and patient-centered care.
Facilitate service delivery and ensure patients, families, and visitors are oriented to the unit.
Carry a patient assignment as required based on unit acuity, census, and staffing.
Support emergency response and management of critical incidents.
Coordinate nurse-to-patient assignments and ensure accountability for care.
Assign breaks, coverage, close observations, and off-unit activities.
Monitor staffing levels, respond to sick calls, and advocate for staffing adjustments.
Ensure assignments and staffing records are accurately documented using established systems.
Support orientation of new staff, students, and temporary staff to unit procedures.
Coordinate learning opportunities, unit rounds, care conferences, and team huddles.
Support clinical education activities while balancing unit coverage and patient needs.
Liaise with leadership and after-hours support regarding patient care and staffing matters.
Coordinate shift handover and ensure accurate census, bed flow, and transfer-of-care reporting.
Assign operational duties such as emergency response roles, safety checks, and equipment monitoring.
Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Support implementation and evaluation of best practices and quality initiatives.
Ensure compliance with professional standards, legislation, and organizational policies.