The successful candidate must be a registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certification. Preference will be given to candidates who possess, or are currently pursuing, a B.Sc.N, CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or Gerontology. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to develop the Nurse-Client relationship, provide family sensitive care, and work within a collaborative and diverse inter-professional team. Your skills include the ability to perform assessments, including mental status, physical and behavioural; monitor client responses to pharmacological and other interventions and to effectively communicate with team members. You will have sound knowledge of Gerontology and geriatric mental health nursing. In addition, you will have sound knowledge on crisis intervention, addictions, and trauma-informed care. Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational and problem-solving skills are required. You have demonstrated ability to provide effective behavioural support and to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour. Knowledge of normal aging processes, geriatric mental health, geriatric treatment modalities and addiction issues is required. Mental health and psychiatric nursing experience with seniors with mental illness and/or addictions is an asset. The ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds is necessary. Computer literacy is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.
All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete either a Broad Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory records check.
If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.
Salary Range: $41.15-$59.98/hour
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 with 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.
