Mental Health Nurse (Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse)

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Registered Nurse MH Mobile Crisis Intervention Team.

The RN works within a changing environment and in inter-professional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care. The RN shares his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice.

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 primary role of the MCIT registered nurse is to provide prompt community based mental health crisis assessment, intervention and referral to the most appropriate hospital or community services and supports. The MCIT nurse will liaise with hospital and community resources and supports as needed. In addition, the MCIT nurse and police officer(s) will participate in outreach and liaison with community partners, key stakeholders and identified significant others. All services are provided in accordance with the Standards of Practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario and with current legislation.

Michael's Hospital and the Toronto Police Services, 51 and 52 Divisions. The primary role of the RN is to provide holistic, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, patient-centred quality care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and SMH's mission, vision, values and policies.

The RN optimizes the patient's experience and care outcomes by:

Collaborating with other members of the patient's care team; Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.

The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility:

Patient Care

Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs

Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities

Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate

Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed

Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies

Documents observations, assessments and care provision

Contributes to discharge and transition planning

Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities

Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability

Participates in hospital committees and other groups

Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities

Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning

Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals

Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes

Participates in or supports research projects

Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives

Current General Class (Practicing) Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

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

Completed Canadian Nursing Association Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing, (or equivalent), or willingness to complete within 2 years of hire preferred

Experience working with individuals with substance abuse and/or addictions is an asset

Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Ontario Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Health Care Consent Act

Knowledge of and ability to access community resources

Proven planning, time management, organization and coordination skills

Proficiency in computer skills

Candidates must have availability for all shifts, Monday-Sunday.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.