Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Psychiatric Consultation Team, FT (J0524-0787)
Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Registered Nurse, Mental Health Emergency Diversion Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessments and consultation to determine the appropriate treatment needs and disposition of individuals presenting in the Emergency Department. You’re a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. The position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. You will take on the shared responsibility for ensuring that health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers and families.
Great Registered Nurses are: Organized – they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day
Great Communicators – they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families
Decisive – at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem solving skills in the best interests of the patient
Safety Conscious – they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H&S policies and guidelines
Committed – they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills On a practical level, you will
Complete a comprehensive MSE on individuals of all ages presenting to the emergency dept. in a mental health crisis.
In consultation with the psychiatrist you will formulate & implement a plan of care.
You will function as a mental health resource to the emergency dept. offering your expertise in mental health as required.
You will assist with the application of physical restraints as required.
You will work in collaboration with the Peer Navigator. Qualifications
Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a psychiatric nurse
Certification in Crisis Intervention by Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), preferred
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in Psychiatry - Mental Health Nursing, preferred.
Certificate in Mental Health Nursing from a recognized community college, preferred
Working knowledge of the network of the inpatient services and community-based resources for children and adults with mental health needs, preferred
Bilingualism in French/English an asset What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Regular position, 8 and 12 hour shifts, days and night shifts, including weekends in the Mental Health Emergency Diversion department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca
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FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.