Support acute mental health care as a Registered Practical Nurse in CAMH’s Emergency Department, with shiftwork at the Queen Street site.

CAMH is recruiting newly graduated Registered Practical Nurses through its Nursing Innovation & Transition Program. The 12-week residency provides support on one unit before further transition assistance within CAMH. This Emergency Department program focuses on crisis management and acute mental health needs. The position offers consideration for permanent full time or part-time employment after residency. Candidates can apply without emergency or mental health experience when they demonstrate interest and aptitude for this clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Make behavioral observations and complete mental status examinations




- Perform physical health and risk assessments
- Monitor pharmaceutical and care intervention responses
- Maintain electronic health records
- Communicate with team members and coordinate client care

Requirements:

- Excellent interpersonal skills within diverse interprofessional teams
- Effective decision-making, organization, and problem-solving abilities
- Current CPR/BCLS certification
- Computer literacy
- Willingness to work shifts and weekends

Apply assessment, documentation, and communication skills while developing expertise in crisis, addiction, trauma-informed, and mental health nursing.

📌 Emergency Mental Health Registered Practical Nurse (Toronto)
🏢 CAMH
📍 Toronto