Registered Practical Nurse - Crisis & Critical Care

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

1. 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.
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. 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.
   
   
5. 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.

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will:

Provide client-centred psychiatric and general nursing care in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario standards, CAMH policies and procedures, and applicable standards of psychiatric-mental health nursing.

Collaborate with clients, families and the interprofessional team to assess needs, develop and evaluate individualized plans of care, and support safe transitions of care.

Conduct and document mental status and physical health assessments, monitor client responses to medications and other clinical interventions, and communicate changes in client status.

Develop therapeutic relationships and provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and culturally responsive care to clients experiencing a range of mental health and substance-related concerns.

Apply knowledge of psychiatric nursing, addictions, concurrent disorders, crisis intervention and emergency psychiatry, and respond effectively to challenging or rapidly changing clinical situations.

Use strong behavioural observation, assessment and clinical decision-making skills to support the prevention and management of responsive behaviours and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Support unit and group activities that promote client engagement, therapeutic relationships and recovery.

Contribute to program development, quality improvement and research initiatives.

Provide education, mentorship and supervision to students, where appropriate.

Communicate effectively and maintain clear, accurate and timely documentation.

Work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative interprofessional team.

These positions require 12-hour day, evening, night and weekend rotations. These positions are located at the Queen Street Site.

The successful candidates must:

Be registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate is required

Preference will be given to candidates who possess, or are currently pursuing a BSCN and/or CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Psychiatric nursing experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions is an asset

Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational and problem-solving skills are required

Computer literacy is required

Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset.

Salary Range: $32.42 – $38.33 per hour

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.