At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to geriatric patients in a dynamic mental health outreach team.
- Company: Join Humber River Health, North America's first fully digital hospital.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and a commitment to professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and offers excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of seniors while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with mental health experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 41.15 - 58.98 $ per hour.
Humber River Health is committed to revolutionizing patient care for our diverse community. We’re looking for exceptional individuals to join our great team: people who share our passion to deliver compassionate, professional, respectful care.
Right now we’re looking for a Registered Nurse to work on our Mental Health Geriatric Outreach Team. Are you a compassionate RN who is focused on delivering high-quality, safe-care? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.
Employee Status: Casual
Reporting Relationship: Manager of Mental Health
Hourly Rate Range: $41.15-$58.98
Schedule Requirements: Day shift Monday to Friday, some evenings may be required
Location: Wilson Site - Must be willing to work in all assigned Long Term Care Home
Employee Group: ONA
Position Responsibilities:
- Completes psychiatric nursing assessment of residents
- Provides health teaching to residents and family members and frontline long-term care home staff concerning medication, illness, symptom management, and recovery using a biopsychosocial framework.
- Establishes therapeutic alliances with the residents and their families.
- Recommends the implementation of interventions based on assessment, resident and family input and in conjunction with the treatment team using a resident and family centered approach to care.
- Ensures coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with all members of the treatment team including a variety of internal as well as community providers.
- Documents all assessment findings, treatment, transfer and discharge plans as required
- Interacts with all members of the interdisciplinary team individually as well as in team meetings to report on assessment findings and progress updates.
- Assists with application of behavior management strategies under the guidance of the psychiatrist on the Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team.
- Uses a variety of interventions to manage responsive behaviors of residents such as confusion, delirium, dementia, aggression, agitation etc.
- Administers a variety of assessment scales in collaboration with the treatment team to record patient symptoms and/or behavior.
- Other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current BCLS/CPR certification required.
- BScN preferred.
- Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing required, or willingness to obtain within one year of hire.
- 2 years of recent mental health/addictions experience is required.
- Demonstrated ability to provide individual/group health teaching for residents and staff.
- Excellent assessment skills, including demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention skills.
- Demonstrates awareness and understanding in working with individuals from different cultures.
- Experience with specific individual/group therapy skills (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy) is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work with complex and difficult team, resident and family situations.
- Knowledge/experience in Trauma Informed Care preferred.
- Demonstrates an excellent understanding re: the etiology of mental health/addiction illnesses.
- Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills, with an ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work effectively, both individually and within a group setting, in a fast paced environment.
- Demonstrates initiative and creativity in the workplace.
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.
Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.
Registered Nurse, Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team in Toronto employer: Humber-River-Health
Humber River Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth within a dynamic healthcare environment. Located in the Greater Toronto Area, we offer a collaborative work culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement, ensuring our team members are supported in their roles while making a meaningful impact on community health.
