The Registered Nurse provides client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care to individuals with complex mental health, addiction, forensic, geriatric, and concurrent disorder needs. Working as part of an inter-professional team, the RN is responsible for comprehensive assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation, safety, education, and collaboration to support recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care.

The Registered

Nurse provides client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care to individuals with complex mental health, addiction, forensic, geriatric, and concurrent disorder needs. Working as part of an inter-qualified team, the RN is responsible for comprehensive assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation, safety, education, and collaboration to support recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care. To perform this role effectively, the Registered Nurse must demonstrate the competencies necessary to deliver safe, high-quality care within a dynamic clinical environment and enhance the nurse's ability to contribute to specialized populations, programming, and system-level initiatives.

Clinical

Care and Assessment Provide client-centered psychiatric and nursing care to individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds Develop, implement, and evaluate inter-professional plans of care for clients with complex mental health, addiction, forensic, and/or age-related needs Support clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders, and psychosocial rehabilitation needs Crisis Intervention, Safety, and Risk Management Utilize crisis intervention, de-escalation, and emergency psychiatry principles Ensure the safety and security of the inpatient/client care environment Therapeutic Programming and Client Engagement Facilitate and co-facilitate evidence-based group programming and individual therapeutic interventions Deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally competent,



and family-sensitive care Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programming and processes Collaboration and Care Coordination Liaise and collaborate with internal services and external community agencies to coordinate continuity of care Apply knowledge of assessment processes and relevant legal and mental health systems, where applicable Education, Supervision, and Professional Development Provide education, supervision, and mentorship to nursing students and learners Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development Research, Quality Improvement, and Documentation Contribute to clinical research activities and quality improvement initiatives Practice in accordance with professional regulatory standards, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies and procedures Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Nursing experience caring for individuals with mental illness and/or addiction issues Sound knowledge of psychiatric and mental health nursing practice, emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention, severe and persistent mental illness, addiction, trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practice, and culturally competent care Computer literacy and ability to use electronic clinical documentation systems Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing and/or Gerontology Knowledge of geriatric mental health,



normal aging processes, and gerontological nursing principles Knowledge of forensic mental health systems and legal frameworks Experience with concurrent disorders and psychosocial rehabilitation models Participation in clinical research or quality improvement initiatives Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language Salary Range: $41.15 – $58.98 per hour At time of hire, CAMH will require all new hires and rehires to provide proof of educational qualifications relevant to the position they hold with CAMH and as required by the specifications in the job posting, in accordance with policies 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. Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change.

CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health. To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at:

📌 Registered Nurse - Overnight Support (Toronto)
🏢 CAMH
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