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The Community Population Health Services (CPHS) portfolio is accountable for the Integrated Comprehensive Care (ICC) Program, Inpatient Adult Psychiatry Consultation Liaison Teams, the Alternate Health Facilities (AHF) at the Satellite Health Facility (SHF) and St. Joseph’s Villa (SJV). Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO), McMaster Family Health Team (McMaster Family Practice, Stonechurch Family Health Centre and Canadian Blood Services) are aligned with this portfolio.
As part of an inter-professional team, the Registered Nurse provides mental health assessments and brief intervention to medical/surgical inpatients across the HHS sites. In addition, opportunities may exist to develop outpatient inter professional psychiatric consultation-liaison service models with targeted outpatient medical/ surgical clinics. The Registered Nurse will work with the medical/surgical teams in a liaison role to further enhance aspects of mental health care nursing, according to the job description for Registered Nurse in Consultation Liaison. The Registered Nurse will participate in the initiatives of the broader, city-wide Consultation Liaison Psychiatry service associated with the Mental Health and Addictions Program of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and the McMaster Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences.
As part of an inter-professional team, the Registered Nurse provides mental health assessments and brief intervention to medical/surgical inpatients across the HHS sites. In addition, opportunities may exist to develop outpatient inter professional psychiatric consultation-liaison service models with targeted outpatient medical/ surgical clinics. The Registered Nurse will work with the medical/surgical teams in a liaison role to further enhance aspects of mental health care nursing, according to the job description for Registered Nurse in Consultation Liaison. The Registered Nurse will participate in the initiatives of the broader, city-wide Consultation Liaison Psychiatry service associated with the Mental Health and Addictions Program of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and the McMaster Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences.
Monday to Friday; days
Monday to Friday; days
1. Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
2. Recent (5 years) experience working as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric setting, working with patients with a variety
if (general) psychiatric disorders
3. Experience working with adults as well as individuals, couples and families
4. Experience in working with people with addictions
5. Previous experience with research methodology, program evaluation and program development
6. Demonstrated knowledge of DSMIV diagnostics categories
7. Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as with an inter-professional team
8. Demonstrated working knowledge of psychiatric discharge resources
9. Expert demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psycho-pharmacology
10. Excellent interpersonal, teaching and communication skills
11. Demonstrated capacity for critical thinking and problem solving
12. Demonstrated evidence of continued professional development
13. Current CNA certification in mental health nursing preferred
14. Demonstrated working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, and other relevant legislation in
the context of providing mental health care to the mentally ill
15. Non-violent crisis intervention certificate preferred
16. Valid driver's license; cross-site travel to deliver service at all the HHS sites is expected
1. Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
2. Recent (5 years) experience working as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric setting, working with patients with a variety
if (general) psychiatric disorders
3. Experience working with adults as well as individuals, couples and families
4. Experience in working with people with addictions
5. Previous experience with research methodology, program evaluation and program development
6. Demonstrated knowledge of DSMIV diagnostics categories
7. Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as with an inter-professional team
8. Demonstrated working knowledge of psychiatric discharge resources
9. Expert demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psycho-pharmacology
10. Excellent interpersonal, teaching and communication skills
11. Demonstrated capacity for critical thinking and problem solving
12. Demonstrated evidence of continued professional development
13. Current CNA certification in mental health nursing preferred
14. Demonstrated working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, and other relevant legislation in
the context of providing mental health care to the mentally ill
15. Non-violent crisis intervention certificate preferred
16. Valid driver's license; cross-site travel to deliver service at all the HHS sites is expected
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements: