Nurse Practitioner - Virtual Urgent Care Clinic and Bridging Service

The Acute Care Program is seeking a casual Nurse Practitioner (0.25 FTE) to provide care within the Virtual Urgent Care Clinic and Bridging Service.

The Virtual Urgent Care Clinic provides timely, specialized mental health care through a virtual emergency department model. The Nurse Practitioner will work primarily within the Virtual Urgent Care Clinic and, when required, as part of the interprofessional team in the Bridging Service.

The Bridging Service is a drop-in, low-barrier, rapid-access service that provides short-term care to clients who have recently been discharged from an acute care inpatient unit or diverted or referred from the Emergency Department. Centrally located within the Acute Care Program, the service supports continuity of care through a range of clinical and psychosocial interventions, including medication management, housing and financial support, and psychosocial support.

Reporting to the Manager of the Bridging Service, the Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively within the interprofessional team and liaises with teams across other services. The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, client-centred care while working autonomously and accountably within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse (Extended Class) [RN(EC)].

This position is located at 1051 Queen Street West. Day and evening hours may be required.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive health assessments and provide follow-up and treatment to clients.

Provide medication management and prescribe medications within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate.

Provide expert consultation to clients and members of the interprofessional team.

Plan, implement, and evaluate direct client care.

Provide clinical leadership related to the delivery of care for clients and their families.

Lead and manage crisis responses, including suicide risk assessments, in accordance with applicable clinical standards and legislation.

Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act.

Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with clients with complex needs.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support continuity and excellence in client care, education, and research.

Work collaboratively within an interprofessional team while demonstrating autonomy and accountability in clinical decision-making.

Practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards, the Canadian Nurses’ Association Advanced Practice Nursing Framework, and all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

Contribute to a healthy, inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and encourages teamwork.

Qualifications

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class [RN(EC)] with a specialty certificate in Adult or Primary Care.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Minimum of two years’ experience, or demonstrated expertise, working with clients with mental health and/or addiction issues.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with clients with complex needs.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addictions and a strong understanding of clinical standards related to Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.

Experience working with clients from diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds.

Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Computer skills, including word processing, electronic communication, and workload measurement systems.

Ability to work flexible hours, including day and evening hours as required.

Preferred/Assets

Master’s degree in Nursing or a related graduate degree, or currently pursuing a graduate degree.

CNA certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse.

Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language.

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.
 

Salary Range:  $65.09 – $79.05 per hour

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.
 

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. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. 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.

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