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 Withdrawal Management Program! 

Employment Status: Permanent Part Time

Reporting Relationship: Clinical Manager, Mental Health & Addictions Program

Hourly Rate Range: $41.15 - $58.98

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

Hours of work: Day shifts from Monday to Friday (except Tuesday as it 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.  

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

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. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.