Nurse Practitioner - Virtual Urgent Care Clinic

The Acute Care Program is seeking a casual, Nurse Practitioner who will be working within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse (Extended Class) [RN(EC)] in the Virtual Urgent Care Clinic. 

The Virtual Urgent Care Clinic provides timely, specialized mental health care through a virtual emergency department model. When not focusing on the Virtual Urgent Care Clinic, the successful candidate will function as part of the interprofessional team in the Bridging Service. The Bridging Service is a drop-in, low-barrier, rapid access service that provides short-term care for clients who have recently been discharged from an acute care inpatient unit or diverted/referred from the Emergency Department. 
 

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to clients including: conducting health assessments; providing follow-up and treatment; offering expert consultation to clients and members of the interprofessional team; planning, implementing, and evaluating direct care; providing clinical leadership related to the delivery of care for patients and their families; and working autonomously and accountably in communicating diagnoses, prescribing medications, and ordering diagnostic tests. The Nurse Practitioner will lead and manage crisis responses, including suicide risk assessments, demonstrating knowledge of the Mental Health Act. The successful candidate will practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards, the Canadian Nurses’ Association Advanced Practice Nursing Framework, and all applicable legislative requirements. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all regulatory and legislative requirements. Day and evening hours may be required. This position is located at 1051 Queen Street West. 

You must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class [RN(EC)], with a specialty certificate in either Adult or Primary Care and possess a current BCLS. Preference will be given to candidates who possess, or are currently pursuing, a Master’s in Nursing or a related graduate degree. CNA certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse is an asset.

You must have a minimum of two years’ experience, or demonstrated expertise, working with clients with mental health and/or addiction issues. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team is required, including the ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with clients with complex needs.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addictions, and a strong understanding of the clinical standards related to Nurse Practitioner scope of practice. Experience working with clients from diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is required, as is the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support excellence in client care, education, and research.

Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are required. Computer skills, including word processing, electronic communication, and workload measurement systems, are essential. Ability to work flexible hours is required. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

Salary Range: $65.09 -$79.05 per 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.