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Position Profile Join the Mental Health & Addictions Program, and the Professional Practice Department as a Clinical Practice Leader and provide leadership in clinical and professional practice, education and research. Work collaboratively with other Clinical Practice Leaders to deliver innovative and compassionate healthcare in our community. At Humber River Hospital we continue to advance the important role we play as we advocate for healthcare initiatives in the diverse community we serve.  The Clinical Practice Leader of the Mental Health & Addictions, Child and Adolescent Program, is at the forefront as they optimize the use of real time data, predictive analytics and professional expertise to continuously improve quality and safety in the area of patient care delivery. Through their ability to lead, consult and advise health professionals in accordance with legal, regulatory, professional standards, policies and practice guidelines with a primary focus on achieving excellence in patient care by being a high reliability hospital.   The Clinical Practice Leader is accountable for assessing staff competency in the context of performance management in collaboration with the clinical management team. The Clinical Practice Leader facilitates and supports continuous learning, professional development, and service excellence through education, coaching and, mentoring of staff and clients. Reporting to the Program Director and Director of Professional Practice, the Clinical Practice Leader provides leadership and clinical expertise to support quality excellence in patient care by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs   We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Practice Leader to join our Mental Health & Addictions, Child and Adolescent Program   Are you a passionate advancing the goals and objectives of the hospital by serving as a change agent, expert clinician and collaborator and achieving consistently high-quality, safe patient care as Clinical Practice Leader? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.   Responsibilities: Consultation with the Program Director, Chief and Medical Director, Manager and staff regarding program needs Modelling excellence in clinical practice and professional development   Promoting the development of interdisciplinary teams Designing learning needs assessments and developing educational programs to support these needs Conducting orientation and education for Mental Health and Addictions areas Developing continuous educations programs to keep staff updated with new practices, skills and certifications Facilitating development of interdisciplinary standard of care Education of staff to provide inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and addictions care Education of staff in suicide awareness and risk assessment , violence risk assessment, mental status assessment, safe administration of psychotropic medications, least restraint philosophy and Trauma Informed care   Requirements: Current RN Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required Masters of Nursing required BScN required Current BCLS and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification required Minimum of 5 years recent experience in psychiatric nursing required Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing required Solid knowledge/experience of addictions an asset Solid knowledge/experience in Trauma Informed Care preferred Solid knowledge/experience in Child Adolescent Mental Health preferred Previous experience in an adult educator/Clinical Practice Leader role Experience in adult education principles that address facets of learning needs assessment Experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of educational programs Excellent verbal, written and computer skills Highly developed knowledge of team facilitation skills, change management and continuous quality improvements. Ability to be self-directed in fast paced environment Highly developed customer service approach The ability to work independently and in a team environment. Excellent organizational skills Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor certification an asset Excellent attendance and discipline free record required    Why Humber? Why Now?   Humber River Hospital is on an exciting transformation journey of redefining patient care, as we leverage the most advanced technologies to enhance all aspects of delivering high-quality, safe care. We continue to build a people-centered workplace with excellent staff and physician engagement by hiring passionate, diverse and inclusive healthcare professionals. People who care and encompass our values of Compassion, Professionalism and Respect. People who are committed to making a positive difference.   We are a Huron Consulting hospital, focused on building our evidence-based leadership practice and hardwiring a culture that WOWs. Humber River Hospital is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), which is a dynamic network of academic health organizations providing leading edge research, teaching and clinical care.   We have collaborated with TAHSN member institutions in addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our membership in TAHSN supports our strategic pillar of advancing Humber River Hospital as a community academic hospital. Humber River Hospital was the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Patient Safety Award by the Canadian College of Health Leaders. This award recognizes teams that are committed to improving patient safety within a healthcare environment, through leadership, innovation, culture, and best practises.   Why? Because at Humber River Hospital, we know it is our people and our ability to innovate that allows us to consistently deliver a great patient experience and the best quality outcomes. After all, we are the hospital that believes exceptional care...healthier community.    This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this position. However, the actual responsibilities, duties, qualifications and experience may vary. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Information contained in this job posting/description is subject to change.  Humber River Hospital is committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe that diversity drives our culture of innovation. By bringing together a variety of different perspectives, it fuels our creative thinking, generates new ideas and creates solutions designed to address tomorrow's healthcare challenges today. We take pride in providing professional development and career advancement opportunities for our employees including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. We also provide accommodation to applicants and all of our employees - from hire to retire.   Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Health, all new hires must have received a complete COVID-19 vaccination series approved by Health Canada AND have received their most recent dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their first date of employment. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Complex Care and Recovery Program is seeking a full-time, temporary (6 months) Registered Nurse to work on the Forensic General Unit B (FGUB). As a member of an inter-professional team, you will provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care and ensure security, safety and the CNO standards of nursing practice are maintained. Using a primary nursing model, you will be expected to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the interdisciplinary plan of client care for forensic clients under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). You will liaise with other services in the LAMH Program and community agencies to coordinate care for clients to safely return to the community. You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations; contribute to program development; provide education support and supervision to students and participate the research activities of the program. You will participate in the preparation of ORB reports and implement the unit’s risk management processes. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations, mental status assessments, monitoring client’s response to pharmaceutical care interventions, documentation and ongoing communication with other team members. You will have sound knowledge of crisis intervention, addiction issues, forensic psychiatry, risk assessments, severe and persistent mental illness. Your strengths include an ability to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary client centered care plans. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position involves shift rotation and weekend work. This position is located at the Queen Street Site. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is also required. Preference will be given to candidates who possess or are currently pursuing a BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to develop the Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse inter-professional team. Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational and problem solving skills are required. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour. Psychiatric nursing experience with forensic patients is an asset. Knowledge of risk assessment tools would be important. 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. Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Registered Nurse to work in its Forensic Secure Unit A (FSUA). As a member of an inter-professional team, you will provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing. As well, you will be expected to ensure safety and security of the client care environment, and to practice in accordance with professional regulatory standards, Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, and with the CAMH Practice Model of Care. You will be expected to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the inter-professional plan of client care for forensic inpatients under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). You will liaise with other services in the Program and community agencies to coordinate care for clients. You will be expected to utilize critical thinking, a problem solving process and customer service in your approach to care and service delivery. You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations; contribute to program development; participate in clinical supervision; participate in the Unit risk management program; provide educational support and supervision to students and participate in the research activities of the program and facilitate groups. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations; perform assessments including physical and mental status assessments; monitor patients’ responses to pharmaceutical and other care interventions; documentation and ongoing communication with the other team members. You will also possess the skills to participate in the preparation of ORB reports and ongoing communication and collaboration with other team members. You will have sound knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention, recovery-oriented approaches, forensic psychiatry, risk assessments, trauma-informed care, culturally competent care, severe and persistent mental illness, and concurrent disorders. You will have sound knowledge of clinical and risk management services to adults under the jurisdiction of the ORB. You will develop, implement and monitor risk management plans and ensure compliance with the ORB disposition. Your strengths include an ability to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate inter-professional client centered care plans. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position involves 12-hour shift rotation, evening and weekend work. This position is located at Queen Street Site. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is also required. Preference will be given to candidates who possess, or are currently pursuing a B.Sc.N and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Forensic Nursing course and knowledge of risk assessment techniques would be an asset. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enabling you to develop the Nurse- Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse inter-professional team. Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational and problem-solving skills are required. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the prevention and management of disturbed behaviour. 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 is an asset. Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you’re a Registered Nurse looking to contribute to the development of a new unit including programming and clinical processes, this position could be for you! At the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), we count on the expertise and dedication of our skilled inter-professional teams to meet the health care needs of clients with a wide range of diagnoses, and their families. We aim to enhance this care at our new McCain Complex Care Building located at CAMH’s Queen Street Site, the home of our new Women’s General Forensic Unit of the Complex Care and Recovery Program. This new building will offer spacious units; safe access to outdoor space and a variety of features designed improve patient care and enhanced safety features. Position Description The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a part-time, permanent Registered Nurse to work in the Women’s General Forensic Unit. As a Registered Nurse, you will: This position requires day, evening, night and weekend rotations. This position is located at the Queen Street Site. A registered member, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario, you bring comprehensive knowledge of emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, severe and persistent mental illness, addiction issues, recovery-oriented approaches, culturally competent care, trauma-informed care, and group facilitation. You also have a demonstrated ability to make behavioural observations, conduct physical and mental status assessments, and monitor a client’s response to pharmaceutical and care interventions. Additionally, you will have: Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Registered Practical Nurse to work on Forensic General Unit B (FGUB). As a member of an inter-professional team, you will be expected to ensure safety and security of the client care environment, and to practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards, CAMH Policies and Procedures, and the CAMH Practice Model of Care. Using a primary nursing model, you will collaborate with the primary nurse to perform ongoing assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of client care for clients who may be suffering from mental illness or addiction issues and who are detained under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). As a member of a interprofessional team, the RPN will be responsible for working with patients from diverse backgrounds, contributing to program development; and provide education support and supervision to students. You will have sound knowledge of clinical and risk management services to adults under the jurisdiction of the ORB. You will develop, implement and monitor risk management plans and ensure compliance with the ORB disposition. As an RPN your skills include the ability to make behavioural observations, mental status and physical assessments, monitoring patient’s response to pharmaceutical and care interventions, as well as ongoing documentation and communication with other team members. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position involves some eight and 12 hour shift rotations and weekend work. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West. You must be registered in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a current B.C.L.S. (CPR). The candidate must have medication administration certification or completion of an RPN education preparation program that includes medication administration. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to develop the Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing, addiction issues and risk assessments. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour. Psychiatric nursing experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions is required. You will have an understanding of how to develop and implement forensic risk assessment plans and a fundamental understanding of the forensic legal and health systems. The successful candidate will be a self-directed team player who is highly organized and has the communication and interpersonal skills that enable them to work within a inter-disciplinary collaborative team environment. Experience working with individuals from diverse ethno cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is also required. Computer literacy is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and /or proficiency in a second language is also considered an asset. Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a part-time, permanent Registered Practical Nurse to work in the Forensic Secure Unit A (FSUA). As a member of an inter-professional team, you will provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care and ensure security, safety of the client care environment, and practice in accordance with the CNO standards, as well as CAMH Policies and Practice Model. Using a primary nursing model, you will collaborate with the primary nurse to perform ongoing assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of client care for clients who may be suffering from mental illness and who are detained under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). The Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for working with patients from diverse backgrounds, contributing to program development; and provide education support and supervision to students. You will liaise with other services in the Forensic Division and community agencies to coordinate care for clients. You will have sound knowledge of clinical and risk management services to adults under the jurisdiction of the ORB. You will develop, implement and monitor risk management plans and ensure compliance with the ORB disposition. You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations; contribute to program development and provide educational support to students. You will participate in the preparation of ORB reports and implement the unit’s risk management processes. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations, mental status and physical assessments, monitoring patient’s response to pharmaceutical care interventions, documentation and ongoing communication with other team members and charge nurses. You will have sound knowledge of crisis intervention, addiction issues, forensic psychiatry, risk assessments, and severe and persistent mental illness. Your strengths include an ability to perform assessments and develop, implement and evaluate interprofessional client centered care plans. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position involves 12 hour shift rotation working days, evenings and nights as well as weekend work. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is also required. The candidate must have medication administration certification or completion of an RPN education preparation program that includes medication administration. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to develop the Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse inter-professional team. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing, addiction issues and risk assessments. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the prevention and management of disturbed behaviour. Psychiatric nursing experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions is required. You will have an understanding of how to develop and implement forensic risk assessment plans and a fundamental understanding of the forensic legal and health systems. The successful candidate will be a self-directed team player who is highly organized and has the communication and interpersonal skills that enable them to work within an inter-professional collaborative team environment. Experience working with individuals from diverse ethno cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is also required. Computer literacy is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset. Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you’re a Registered Practical Nurse looking to contribute to the development of a new unit including programming and clinical processes, this position could be for you! At the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), we count on the expertise and dedication of our skilled inter-professional teams to meet the health care needs of clients with a wide range of diagnoses, and their families. We aim to enhance this care at our new McCain Complex Care Building located at CAMH’s Queen Street Site, the home of our new Women’s General Forensic Unit of the Complex Care and Recovery Program. This new building will offer spacious units; safe access to outdoor space and a variety of features designed improve patient care and enhanced safety features. Position DescriptionThe Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a part-time, permanent Registered Practical Nurse to work in the Women’s General Forensic Unit. As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will: This position requires day and weekend rotations. This position is located at the Queen Street Site. A registered member, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario, you bring a comprehensive knowledge of emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, severe and persistent mental illness, addiction issues, and trauma issues. You also have a demonstrated ability to make behavioural observations, complete mental status assessments, monitor a patient’s response to pharmaceutical and care interventions, and provide ongoing communication with an inter-professional team. Additionally, you will have: Assets Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please Note: This part-time, permanent position is a 0.3 commitment, which may be subject to change as per the Collective Agreement. Additional hours may be available based on operational needs. This position is part of the OPSEU Bargaining Unit.

The Complex Care and Recovery Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is currently seeking a part-time, permanent Registered Nurse to work on the Forensic Assessment Unit. As a member of an interprofessional team, you will provide client-centred, recovery oriented, psychiatric and general nursing care. In addition, you will ensure the security and safety of the client care environment, and practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice, CAMH Policies and Practice Model, and the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice. Working within a primary nursing model, you will perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of client-care for clients from diverse backgrounds who may be suffering from mental health and addiction problems and who are detained under the Criminal Code or under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). You will liaise with other services in the CCR Program, across other CAMH programs, and across community agencies to coordinate care for clients. You will be responsible for working with clients from diverse populations; contributing to program development; providing education, support and supervision to students and participating in research activities. You will develop, implement and monitor risk management plans and contribute to the assessment of client’s fitness for trial. You will ensure compliance with the ORB disposition or court orders. You will participate in the preparation of ORB and Court reports and in implementation of risk management processes. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable, regulatory and legislative requirements. This position involves shift rotation (days and nights) and weekend work. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is also required. Preference will be given to candidates who possess, or are currently pursuing a BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to develop the Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team. Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational and problem solving skills are required. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations, conduct mental status and risk assessments, to monitor client responses to pharmaceutical interventions, and to engage in continuing documentation and communication with all members of the interprofessional team. You will have sound knowledge of crisis intervention, addiction issues, recovery model, forensic psychiatry, risk assessments, severe and persistent mental illness. Your strengths will include, but not limited to, an ability to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate interprofessional client-centred care plans, and an understanding of how to work within both the forensic and mental health systems. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour. Psychiatric nursing experience with forensic patients is an asset. Knowledge of risk assessment tools would be important. 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. Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The Complex Care and Recovery Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is currently seeking a part-time, temporary (12 months) Registered Nurse to work on the Forensic Assessment Unit. As a member of an interprofessional team, you will provide client-centred, recovery oriented, psychiatric and general nursing care. In addition, you will ensure the security and safety of the client care environment, and practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice, CAMH Policies and Practice Model, and the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice. Working within a primary nursing model, you will perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of client-care for clients from diverse backgrounds who may be suffering from mental health and addiction problems and who are detained under the Criminal Code or under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). You will liaise with other services in the CCR Program, across other CAMH programs, and across community agencies to coordinate care for clients. You will be responsible for working with clients from diverse populations; contributing to program development; providing education, support and supervision to students and participating in research activities. You will develop, implement and monitor risk management plans and contribute to the assessment of client’s fitness for trial. You will ensure compliance with the ORB disposition or court orders. You will participate in the preparation of ORB and Court reports and in implementation of risk management processes. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable, regulatory and legislative requirements. This position involves shift rotation (days and nights) and weekend work. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is also required. Preference will be given to candidates who possess, or are currently pursuing a BScN and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to develop the Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team. Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational and problem solving skills are required. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations, conduct mental status and risk assessments, to monitor client responses to pharmaceutical interventions, and to engage in continuing documentation and communication with all members of the interprofessional team. You will have sound knowledge of crisis intervention, addiction issues, recovery model, forensic psychiatry, risk assessments, severe and persistent mental illness. Your strengths will include, but not limited to, an ability to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate interprofessional client-centred care plans, and an understanding of how to work within both the forensic and mental health systems. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour. Psychiatric nursing experience with forensic patients is an asset. Knowledge of risk assessment tools would be important. 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. Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a part-time, permanent Registered Nurse to work in its Forensic Secure Unit A (FSUA). As a member of an inter-professional team, you will provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing. As well, you will be expected to ensure safety and security of the client care environment, and to practice in accordance with professional regulatory standards, Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, and with the CAMH Practice Model of Care. You will be expected to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the inter-professional plan of client care for forensic inpatients under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). You will liaise with other services in the Program and community agencies to coordinate care for clients. You will be expected to utilize critical thinking, a problem solving process and customer service in your approach to care and service delivery. You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations; contribute to program development; participate in clinical supervision; participate in the Unit risk management program; provide educational support and supervision to students and participate in the research activities of the program and facilitate groups. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations; perform assessments including physical and mental status assessments; monitor patients’ responses to pharmaceutical and other care interventions; documentation and ongoing communication with the other team members. You will also possess the skills to participate in the preparation of ORB reports and ongoing communication and collaboration with other team members. You will have sound knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention, recovery-oriented approaches, forensic psychiatry, risk assessments, trauma-informed care, culturally competent care, severe and persistent mental illness, and concurrent disorders. You will have sound knowledge of clinical and risk management services to adults under the jurisdiction of the ORB. You will develop, implement and monitor risk management plans and ensure compliance with the ORB disposition. Your strengths include an ability to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate inter-professional client centered care plans. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position involves 12-hour shift rotation, evening and weekend work. This position is located at Queen Street Site. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is also required. Preference will be given to candidates who possess, or are currently pursuing a B.Sc.N and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Forensic Nursing course and knowledge of risk assessment techniques would be an asset. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enabling you to develop the Nurse- Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse inter-professional team. Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational and problem-solving skills are required. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the prevention and management of disturbed behaviour. 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 is an asset. Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a part-time, permanent Registered Practical Nurse to work in the Forensic Assessment Unit at the Queen Street Site. As a member of the interprofessional team, you will provide client-centered, recovery oriented, psychiatric and general nursing care, practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice, CAMH policies and the CAMH Practice Model of Care, and ensure the security and safety of the client care environment. Working within a primary nursing model, you will be expected to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate interprofessional plans of client care for clients from diverse backgrounds who may be suffering from mental health and addiction problems and who are detained under the Criminal Code or under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). You will liaise with other services in the Complex Mental Illness Program and community agencies to coordinate care for clients. The Registered Practical Nurses will be responsible for contributing to program development, and providing education, support and supervision to students. You will participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of risk management plans and contribute to the assessment of client’s fitness for trial. You will ensure compliance with the ORB disposition or court orders. You will be expected to participate in the preparation of ORB and Court reports. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position involves shift rotation (days and nights) and weekend work, and is located at the Queen Street Site. You must be registered in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a current B.C.L.S. (CPR). You must have medication administration certification. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to develop the Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations, mental status assessments, monitoring client’s response to pharmaceutical care interventions, documentation and ongoing communication with other team members and charge nurses. You will have sound knowledge of crisis intervention, addictions issues, psychosocial rehabilitation, the recovery model, forensic psychiatry, risk assessments, and severe and persistent mental illness. You will demonstrate an understanding of the forensic legal and health care systems and how to develop and implement forensic risk assessment plans. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing, addiction issues and risk assessments. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour. You will be a self-directed team player who is highly organized and has the communication and interpersonal skills that enable them to work within an interprofessional collaborative team environment. Experience working with individuals from diverse ethno cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is also required. Computer literacy is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset. Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking three part-time, permanent Registered Practical Nurses to work in the Forensic Secure Unit B (FSUB). As a member of an inter-professional team, you will provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care and ensure security, safety of the client care environment, and practice in accordance with the CNO standards, as well as CAMH Policies and Practice Model. Using a primary nursing model, you will collaborate with the primary nurse to perform ongoing assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of client care for clients who may be suffering from mental illness and who are detained under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). The Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for working with patients from diverse backgrounds, contributing to program development; and provide education support and supervision to students. You will liaise with other services in the Forensic Division and community agencies to coordinate care for clients. You will have sound knowledge of clinical and risk management services to adults under the jurisdiction of the ORB. You will develop, implement and monitor risk management plans and ensure compliance with the ORB disposition. You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations; contribute to program development and provide educational support to students. You will participate in the preparation of ORB reports and implement the unit’s risk management processes. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations, mental status and physical assessments, monitoring patient’s response to pharmaceutical care interventions, documentation and ongoing communication with other team members and charge nurses. You will have sound knowledge of crisis intervention, addiction issues, forensic psychiatry, risk assessments, and severe and persistent mental illness. Your strengths include an ability to perform assessments and develop, implement and evaluate interprofessional client centered care plans. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position involves 12 hour shift rotation working days, evenings and nights as well as weekend work. This position is located at the Queen Street Site. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is also required. The candidate must have medication administration certification or completion of an RPN education preparation program that includes medication administration. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to develop the Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse inter-professional team. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing, addiction issues and risk assessments. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the prevention and management of disturbed behaviour. Psychiatric nursing experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions is required. You will have an understanding of how to develop and implement forensic risk assessment plans and a fundamental understanding of the forensic legal and health systems. The successful candidate will be a self-directed team player who is highly organized and has the communication and interpersonal skills that enable them to work within an inter-professional collaborative team environment. Experience working with individuals from diverse ethno cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is also required. Computer literacy is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset. Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a full time, temporary (6 months) Registered Nurse to work in Forensic Secure Unit B (FSUB). As a member of an inter-professional team, you will provide client-centred psychiatric and general nursing. As well, you will be expected to ensure safety and security of the client care environment, and to practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards, Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, and with the CAMH Practice Model of Care. Within a primary nursing care model, you will be expected to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the inter-professional plan of client care for forensic inpatients under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). You will liaise with other services in the Program and community agencies to coordinate care for clients. You will be expected to utilize critical thinking, a problem solving process and customer service in your approach to care and service delivery. You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations; participate in clinical supervision; contribute to program development; participate in unit safety and t risk management activities; provide educational support and supervision to students and participate in the research activities of the program and facilitate groups. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations; perform assessments including physical and mental status assessments; monitor patients’ responses to pharmaceutical and other care interventions; documentation, and effective communication with other team members. You will also possess the skills to participate in the preparation of ORB reports and ongoing communication and collaboration with other team members. You will have sound knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention, recovery-oriented approaches,, forensic psychiatry, risk assessments, trauma-informed care, culturally competent care, severe and persistent mental illness, and concurrent disorders. You will have sound knowledge of clinical and risk management services to adults under the jurisdiction of the ORB. You will develop, implement and monitor risk management plans and ensure compliance with the ORB disposition. Your strengths include an ability to perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate inter-professional client centered care plans. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position involves shift rotation and weekend work. This position is located at Queen Street Site. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is also required. Preference will be given to candidates who possess, or are currently pursuing a B.Sc.N and CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Forensic Nursing course and knowledge of risk assessment techniques would be an asset. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enabling you to develop the Nurse- Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse inter-professional team. Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational and problem solving skills are required. You have demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the prevention and management of disturbed behaviour. 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 is an asset. Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.