Registered Nurse, Mental Health - Permanent Casual
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, excelling in clinical care, research, and education. Ranked among Canada's best healthcare employers, CHEO is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Mental Health department. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team providing crisis intervention, assessment, and treatment for children and adolescents with complex and severe mental health issues. The position reports to the Clinical Manager in Mental Health.
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)
- 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
- comprehensive benefits package
- support for continued education and learning
- potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
