Registered Nurse, Mental Health - Temporary Full Time (1.0) (until December 2026)
About The Position
CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health, dedicated to helping children and youth achieve their best lives. We are transforming from a 20th-century acute care hospital into a 21st-century integrated child and youth health system, combining excellence in clinical care, research, and education. CHEO has been recognized as Canada's best healthcare employer and a top employer in the National Capital Region multiple times. This temporary full-time position (until December 2026) involves working within the Mental Health department, reporting to the Clinical Manager. The RN will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing crisis intervention, assessment, and treatment for children and adolescents with complex and severe mental health issues.
Requirements
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Essential)
- Current CPR Certification (Essential)
- Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
- Excellent team work and interpersonal skills (Essential)
- Knowledge of mental health legislation, treatment modalities and experience with crisis intervention or other appropriate combinations of education and experience, along with the demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position, may be considered in lieu of stated education and experience. (Essential)
- Experience with Crisis Intervention (Essential)
- Demonstrated organizational, time management and coordination skills. (Essential)
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands and to manage stressful situations effectively. (Essential)
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking, communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills required. (Essential)
- Ability to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary mental health/health team (Essential)
- Demonstrated knowledge of child/youth development, cultural competence, trauma informed care. (Essential)
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Family Centred Care required. (Essential)
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with an ability to work with clients to resolve or stabilize crisis.(Essential)
- Demonstrated capacity for coping with challenging clinical situations. (Essential)
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and skills. (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing (Preferred)
- Certificate in Mental Health Nursing (Preferred)
- Previous psychiatric nursing experience (Preferred)
- Demonstrated awareness of community resources in our region. (Preferred)
- Bilingualism (French and English) (Preferred)
- A working understanding of RNAO Substance Abuse Guidelines and application to Paediatric Mental Health.(Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients and families.
- Function in an “in charge” role when required.
- Participate in the development and implementation of inpatient programming.
- Offer support/counselling to individual patients and their families.
- Provide appropriate learning experiences for the patient and family.
- Offer mentoring experience to students and new staff.
- Conduct mental health assessments of those children/youth and their families.
- Liaise with the CHEO Emergency Department staff and psychiatry on-call services.
- Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in the identification and referrals to appropriate resources upon discharge from the ED.
Benefits
- competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
- place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
- family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
- chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
- support for continued education and learning
- potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
- truly unique work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
