Registered Nurse, Withdrawal Management

Humber River Health • Toronto, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Humber River Health, North America’s first fully digital hospital, is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Withdrawal Management Program. The hospital serves 850,000 residents in North West Toronto and is committed to Equity, Inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team. Humber River Health leverages technology and clinical expertise to enhance care, allowing staff and physicians more time with patients, reducing inefficiencies, and minimizing errors. The institution is formally affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, aiming to become a community academic hospital with a research strategy focused on Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection. This permanent part-time role is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to high reliability care.

Requirements

• Current registration with CNO required.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing required or willingness to obtain when eligible to do so.
• Two years’ experience in Mental Health and Addictions patient care required.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience with managing and caring for the patient with polysubstance use, and co-existing medical/psychiatric concerns related to concurrent disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the medical management of a patient in withdrawal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MH & A screening tools to manage both Mental Health & Addictions Crisis.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of mental health and addictions crisis.
• Demonstrated experience in psycho-educational group facilitation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Understanding of and experience in Trauma Informed Care is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as a part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Nice To Haves

• BScN or degree in health sciences preferred.
• Training in concurrent disorders is an asset.
• Crisis Intervention training is an asset.
• Training in group facilitation is an asset.
• Excellent familiarity with psychotropic medications and ability to administer depot medication preferred.
• Knowledge of addictions specific community-based treatment programs and resources is an asset.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment,treatment and discharge planning for complex concurrent disorder patients in the Chemical Dependency and Withdrawal Management Programs
• Provides individual counselling, group psychoeducation, crisis management, and connection to community resources for patients and/or their families.
• Provides intake support for the program in collaboration with other members of the care team utilizing a shared decision-making process.
• Facilitates strong working relationships and acts as a resource within our internal Mental Health and Addictions programs, other areas of HRH, as well as with our community partners.
• Collaborate with the Physician Leader, Clinical Manager, Clinical Practice Leader and other stakeholders in the improvement of programs, and the development of new programs for patients and families.
• Provide Nursing coverage to other Mental Health & Addictions Clinics as required by the Clinical Manager.

Benefits

• Recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
• Support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement.
• Member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and deeply involved in research and academic collaboration.
• Dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
• Committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities.
• Foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
• Welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors.
• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees