Registered Nurse-Crisis

Company Description

Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

The Mental Health Crisis Nurse provides assessment, triage, treatment / discharge planning and crisis intervention to patients in the Emergency Department and the Urgent Care Clinic as part of the Mental Health Program. They provide telephone follow up for patients in our Brief Contact Intervention service and provide support and navigation for patients outside of Halton Region.

Qualifications

Membership in good standing with the College of Nurses.

• Five years of experience working in acute Mental Health.
• Minimum 3 years Crisis ED experience
• recent outpatient experience working in a fast-paced clinic model
• Advanced crisis assessment, high-risk screening, knowledge of community resources and the Mental Health Act.
• Crisis Intervention Experience / CPI certification
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Addictions, certification is preferred
• Ability to rapidly change workload priorities
• Demonstrates excellence in communication both written and verbal.
• Analysis / Problem assessment
• Innovative and willing to learn
• Commitment to positive patient experience

Additional Information

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Hours : Monday to Sunday; Days, 7.5 hour shifts (Hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary : $39.07 to $56.00 per hour

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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