Job description
CAMH is currently seeking Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to join several inpatient teams within the Crisis & Critical Care (CCC) Program at our Queen Street Site.
The CCC Program provides specialized inpatient assessment, stabilization and treatment to individuals experiencing acute and complex mental health and/or addiction concerns. Each unit offers a distinct clinical environment and opportunity to build specialized psychiatric nursing skills.
Departments
- Crisis & Critical Care Unit 3 (CCC 3)
CCC 3 is a 25-bed acute inpatient unit supporting adults aged 18+ who are experiencing the acute phase of a mental health and/or addiction disorder. The unit provides holistic, client-centred psychiatric care with opportunities for RPNs to participate in therapeutic group programming, reflective practice, student mentorship, program development and research activities. - Crisis & Critical Care Unit 4 (CCC 4)
CCC 4 is an acute inpatient service with a model of care that emphasizes the treatment of concurrent mental health and substance-use disorders, patient engagement and therapeutic programming. The unit offers RPNs the opportunity to contribute to evolving clinical processes, programming and team development while building skills in emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention and the management of complex behavioural presentations. - Crisis & Critical Care Unit 5 (CCC 5)
CCC 5 provides crisis and critical care services within the Child, Youth and Emerging Adult Program. The unit supports individuals experiencing a range of acute mental health concerns and provides opportunities to develop expertise in areas including early intervention for psychosis, emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, addictions and trauma-informed care. RPNs work closely with the multidisciplinary team using a collaborative nursing model to assess, plan and evaluate client care.
All applicants who are offered and accept employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. Employment will be conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. - Crisis & Critical Care Unit 6 (CCC 6)
CCC 6 is a 25-bed acute inpatient service consisting of 20 general beds and a 5-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The unit supports adults aged 18+ experiencing acute mental health and/or addiction concerns, including individuals requiring a higher level of observation and intervention. RPNs have opportunities to develop skills in acute psychiatric care, behavioural assessment, crisis management, therapeutic programming, reflective practice, student mentorship and research. - Crisis & Critical Care Unit 7 (CCC 7)
CCC 7 is a 25-bed acute inpatient unit supporting adults aged 18+ experiencing the acute phase of a mental health and/or addiction disorder. The unit focuses on holistic, client-centred psychiatric nursing care and provides opportunities to participate in therapeutic groups, reflective practice, program development, student mentorship and research while strengthening clinical expertise in acute mental health and addictions care.
Across these services, RPNs work as members of interprofessional teams and provide psychiatric and general nursing care to individuals experiencing a variety of mental health and addiction concerns. You will work collaboratively with clients, families and members of the clinical team to support assessment, treatment, recovery and safe transitions of care.
You will have opportunities to work with diverse client populations, contribute to program and clinical practice development, participate in reflective practice, facilitate therapeutic group programming, support students and participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.
You will be supported by unit leadership, clinical educators and/or Advanced Practice Clinical Leaders throughout orientation. Orientation is designed to develop and strengthen the knowledge and clinical skills required to practice safely and effectively within an acute psychiatric inpatient environment.
These units provide an excellent environment for RPNs looking to practice, learn and grow within mental health and addictions nursing.