Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Psychiatric Consultation Team, C ( J0524-1086)

North York General Hospital
North York, Ontario, Canada
$39,07-$56 an hour
Temporary
Part-time
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IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care.

At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community.

As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source.

An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry’s provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose.

In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

Position Summary

Registered Nurse, Mental Health Emergency Diversion

Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner.

You will provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessments and consultation to determine the appropriate treatment needs and disposition of individuals presenting in the Emergency Department.

You’re a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families.

The position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and / or transforming care through research and innovation.

You will take on the shared responsibility for ensuring that health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers and families.

Great Registered Nurses are :

  • Organized they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day
  • Great Communicators they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families
  • Decisive at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem solving skills in the best interests of the patient
  • Safety Conscious they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H&S policies and guidelines
  • Committed they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills

On a practical level, you will

  • Complete a comprehensive MSE on individuals of all ages presenting to the emergency dept. in a mental health crisis.
  • In consultation with the psychiatrist you will formulate & implement a plan of care.
  • You will function as a mental health resource to the emergency dept. offering your expertise in mental health as required.
  • You will assist with the application of physical restraints as required.
  • You will work in collaboration with the Peer Navigator.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
  • Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
  • Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a psychiatric nurse
  • Certification in Crisis Intervention by Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), preferred
  • Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in Psychiatry - Mental Health Nursing, preferred.
  • Certificate in Mental Health Nursing from a recognized community college, preferred
  • Working knowledge of the network of the inpatient services and community-based resources for children and adults with mental health needs, preferred
  • Bilingualism in French / English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.

This is a Part Time Caual position, 8 and 12 hour shifts, on an as needed basis in the Mental Health Emergency Diversion department.

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

INDO

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY : As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

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