Program Assistant - Nursing Resource Unit

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The Nursing Resource Unit (NRU) at CAMH is an internal staffing team comprised of Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Program Assistants, who deliver exceptional client care across all inpatient units at CAMH, in the event of strategically planned and unplanned staff absences.

Position Description

Reporting to the NRU Clinical Manager and Clinical Operations Coordination Leader, the four (4) part-time, permanent Program Assistants will be on-boarded and cross‑trained to work across all inpatient clinical areas, including : acute, forensics, rehab, and specialty areas (i.e., geriatrics, concurrent youth, medical withdrawal, and emergency).

As a member of an interprofessional team, the successful applicant(s) will :

• Work with clients from diverse backgrounds experiencing a variety of mental health and addiction challenges
• Contribute to the safety, organization, and optimal function of your assigned unit, working under the direction of the clinical staff
• Participate in the supportive interaction and monitoring of clients and provide them with direct care and support
• Accompany clients on- and off‑site for transfers, appointments, medical clearance, and programming
• Facilitate client participation in group and individual activities
• Communicate, both verbally and in writing, about behavioural observations, assessments, and client’s response to care interventions
• Support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

The successful applicant will work a rotating schedule that includes 12-hour days (0730-1930), 12-hour nights (1930-0730), and weekends, at the Queen Street Site.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities (including those who have lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges).

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equity‑deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions. We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by emailing recruitment.team@camh.ca or calling 416 535 8501 x 32400. Please note that we will not respond to any calls or emails related to employment inquiries.

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