Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.       

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Chemical Dependancy Program! 

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time

Reporting Relationship: Clinical Manager, Mental Health & Addictions Program

Hourly Rate Range: $39.07 - $56.00

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson (must be willing to work on all Mental Health Units)

Hours of work: Day shifts – Monday to Friday (except Tuesday). Tuesdays will be a 12-8pm shift - subject to change as per Article B – Management Functions
Employee Group: ONA

Responsibilities:

• Provides assessment,treatment and discharge planning for complex concurrent disorder patients in the Chemical Dependency and Withdrawal Management Programs
• Provides individual counselling, group psychoeducation, crisis management, and connection to community resources for patients and/or their families.
• Provides intake support for the program in collaboration with other members of the care team utilizing a shared decision-making process.
• Facilitates strong working relationships and acts as a resource within our internal Mental Health and Addictions programs, other areas of HRH, as well as with our community partners. 
• Collaborate with the Physician Leader, Clinical Manager, Clinical Practice Leader and other stakeholders in the improvement of programs, and the development of new programs for patients and families.
• Provide Nursing coverage to other Mental Health & Addictions Clinics as required by the Clinical Manager.  

Requirements:

• Current registration with CNO required. Current BCLS certification required.
• BScN or degree in health sciences preferred.
• Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing required or willingness to obtain when eligible to do so.
• Two years’ experience in Mental Health and Addictions patient care required
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills,  and experience with managing and caring for the patient with polysubstance use, and co-existing medical/psychiatric concerns related to concurrent disorders. Training in concurrent disorders is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the medical management of a patient in withdrawal
• Demonstrated knowledge of MH & A screening tools to manage both Mental Health & Addictions Crisis
• Demonstrated experience in the management of mental health and addictions crisis.  Crisis Intervention training is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in psycho-educational group facilitation.  Training in group facilitation is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Excellent familiarity with psychotropic medications and ability to administer depot medication preferred.
• Knowledge of addictions specific community-based treatment programs and resources is an asset
• Understanding of and experience in Trauma Informed Care is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as a part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority.  We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.