Job Summary
Le service des consultations externes recherche une infirmière autorisée, placée sous la responsabilité du responsable clinique du Programme ontarien de psychothérapie structurée. La personne titulaire du poste assurera les services d’accueil, évaluera et triera toutes les demandes d’aiguillage reçues dans le cadre du Programme.
Outpatient Services is seeking a Registered Nurse, reporting to the Clinical Manager of the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP). This position will provide central intake services, assess and triage all referrals received for the OSP, and provide information and system navigation to individuals, families and other care providers.
Responsibilities
La personne retenue fera partie d’une équipe interdisciplinaire chargée de la coordination des aiguillages, notamment le triage de toutes les demandes d’aiguillage, la communication avec les sources d’aiguillage pour s’assurer que les renseignements reçus sont complets, la communication avec les personnes aiguillées pour compléter les renseignements requis, et l’accompagnement et l’orientation de ces dernières. L’aide au triage peut se faire en personne ou par téléphone. La personne titulaire du poste fournira également des renseignements et aidera les personnes, les familles et les autres professionnels de santé à s’orienter dans le système.
Responsibilities include service coordination, client communication, case management and collaboration with community partners and health‑care providers.
Qualifications
- Bilingual in French (French language proficiency required)
- Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (BSc Nursing preferred)
- Registered with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) in good standing (preferred)
- CNA certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing (asset)
- Demonstrated knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards (required)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards for Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nursing (required)
- Current CPR‑HCP certification (required)
- Excellent customer service skills (required)
- Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (required)
- Comfort in utilizing clinical measurement tools (required)
- Minimum 5 years of psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or service (required)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a crisis nurse role (required)
- Sound knowledge of community resources in mental health and addiction (required)
- Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in‑depth knowledge of community resources within the OSP catchment area and strong collaborative skills (required)
- Proficiency in performing mental status examinations, psychosocial and crisis assessments (required)
- Advanced knowledge of psychotropic medication (required)
- Ability to exercise mature, effective judgment and behaviour in emergency situations (required)
- Knowledge of mental health legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA (required)
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of an interprofessional team (required)
Additional Information
This is a one‑year contract position and is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.
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