Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic alliances with clients and collaborate on treatment plans
• Manage patients exhibiting disorganized, disinhibited, or aggressive behavior
• Perform mental status assessments and peer consultations
• Administer psycho-tropic medications and monitor side effects
• Conduct ECT procedure pre/post assessments
• Provide patient and family support and facilitate interdisciplinary groups
• Assist with discharge planning

Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Two years of experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) Certification
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Emerging leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Group facilitation skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and medical/dental benefits
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services and offerings
• Access to TTC and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for professional development and promotion
• Corporate discounts on travel, restaurants, and more

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. As a leading research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, UHN is a global source for discovery, education, and patient care across various medical specialties.