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Registered Nurse - OP Mental Health (Centralized Intake Desk)
Humber River Hospital
- Toronto, ON
- $39.07-56.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Process and review external/internal mental health referrals directed to the Outpatient Mental Health program
- Liaise with referral sources for clarification of referral and provide instructions regarding referral criteria to ensure complete and appropriate information is received
- Conduct intake screener assessments (via telephone, video or in person) to clarify needs of patient and offer services best suited for the referral
- Conduct risk assessments and interventions when clinically indicated
- Provide patients with relevant mental health and addictions community resources
- Deliver patient educational groups (via video or in person) for referred patients
- Present complex referrals/assessments in team clinical rounds and communicate decisions with referral source and patient as appropriate
- Participate in department related projects or committees to improve intake processes
- Liaise with internal mental health team members to ensure correct placement of referrals
- Provides coverage to other areas of the Outpatient Mental Health program as needed.
- 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 patients and staff.
- Excellent assessment skills, including demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention skills.
- Demonstrates awareness and understanding in working with individuals from different cultures.
- Demonstrated ability to work with complex patient and family situations
- Demonstrates an excellent understanding re: the etiology of mental health/addiction illnesses.
- Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
- Knowledge/experience in Trauma Informed Care preferred.
- Technology literacy and usage skills preferred. Such as: video conferencing using MS Teams, OTN etc, and ability to use mobile technologies such as smartphones and tablets to connect patients to care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health & Addictions community resources is an asset
- 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.
- A positive attendance record.