Registered Nurse, Mobile Crisis Mental Health (MCIT)

Humber River Health • Toronto, ON

16d • $41 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
We’re looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our Mobile Crisis, Mental Health and Addictions Program.
The Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) Registered Nurse (RN) partners with a Toronto Police Services officer to provide secondary response to police-directed calls regarding individuals identified as emotionally disturbed persons (EDP) in distress. The MCIT is a collaborative initiative between Humber River Health and the Toronto Police Services (Divisions 12, 13, 23 and 31). This innovative program provides mobile crisis intervention within North West area of the Toronto Police Service Divisions.
Are you a compassionate RN who is focused on delivering high-quality, safe-care? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.

Requirements

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or a diploma in nursing from an accredited educational institution
• Minimum of 3-5 years recent experience in an acute mental health setting required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a community mental health setting preferred
• Current BCLS/CPR certification required
• Current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Completed Canadian Nursing Association Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing (or equivalent), or willingness to obtain when eligible to do so required
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Ontario Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Health Care Consent Act
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Police Services Act
• Knowledge of and ability to access community resources
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in clinical assessment and supportive counseling
• Demonstrated skill in working with a broad range of client groups, environments using cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Demonstrated clinical judgment, decision making, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated comprehensive crisis assessment and intervention skills appropriate to a community setting
• Ability to form strong working relationships with Hospital Emergency Departments
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of the therapeutic relationship and their application to crisis intervention
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an inter-professional team
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Increased liability insurance through the RNAO preferred
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• Successful completion of a background check from Toronto Police Service (TPS) required
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with substance abuse and/or addictions is an asset
• An awareness and Knowledge/experience in Trauma Informed Care preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt community based mental health crisis assessment, intervention and referral to the most appropriate hospital or community services and supports.
• De-escalates crisis situations using best practice principles and guidelines
• Liaise with hospital and community resources and supports as needed.
• Will participate in outreach and liaison with community partners, key stakeholders and identified significant others.
• Collects and compiles MCIT statistics (PSR Toolkit, MOHLTC CDS data requirements, monthly stats)
• Regularly engages in community outreach (e.g. participates in committees and networks related to MCIT, educates community about the MCIT program etc.)
• Other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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