Provide quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with RVH values, policies, and standards of care.
Provide care in alignment with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards of care and relevant legislation.
Support the Child and Youth Mental Health Inpatient Unit (8-bed regional program) for children and youth under age 18.
Deliver professional nursing care as part of cross-coverage expectations within Mental Health and Addictions Programs and across RVH.
Perform physical and mental status assessments.
Make decisions regarding patient care independently and as part of the interprofessional team.
Document care accurately and in compliance with legal requirements.
Support assessment and short-term stabilization of urgent mental health problems.
Apply knowledge of psychiatric disorders and relevant mental health tools/tests in clinical practice
Requirements summary
Current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Non-violent Crisis Intervention required.
Current CPR required.
Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing preferred.
Physical assessment certificate is an asset.
Post diploma courses in Child/Youth Mental Health Nursing are an asset.
Knowledge in Brief Solution Focus Therapy is an asset.
Minimum two years’ experience in an acute care inpatient child/youth mental health setting preferred.
Knowledge of the Recovery Model of Care is an asset.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of DSM IV psychiatric disorders.
Sound documentation skills and awareness of legalities related to documentation.
Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and Substitute Decisions Act
Current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of OntarioNon-violent Crisis InterventionProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsTime managementInterpersonal skillsWritten and verbal communicationKnowledge of community resourcesDocumentation skillsInterprofessional teamworkPatient care deliveryAssessment skills (physical assessment, mental status assessment)Decision-making regarding patient careKnowledge of psychiatric disorders (DSM IV)Knowledge of pharmacology for mental health disorders in children and youthKnowledge of diagnostic test and tools (therapeutic drug levels, mental status exams, Beck Depression tests)Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions ActOngoing education and professional development
Job description
Job Title Registered Nurse Program & Department Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Mental Health & Addictions -> Mental Health Youth Inpatient Regular / Temporary Temporary Full / Part Time Part-Time Temporary End Date (Anticipated) 30 September 2026 Union ONA Requisition Close Date 24 June 2026 FTE .50 Salary Plan / Job Grade $41.15 - $58.98 ( ON_02 ) Job Posting Reason Current Vacancy Job Summary & Requirements Registered Nurses (RN) working in the Child and Youth Program at RVH support the Child and Youth Mental Health Inpatient Unit. The Inpatient unit is an 8-bed regional program supporting children and youth under the age of 18 from the Central Region who are experiencing acute mental health crisis. This program serves children and adolescents requiring admission for assessment and short-term stabilization of urgent mental health problems. In alignment with RVH core value of Working Together cross coverage within the Mental Health and Addictions Programs and across RVH is an expectation to support organizational Human Resource needs as they arise. The RN is a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with RVH Values, policies and standards of care, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards of care, and all relevant legislation. As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements: Education:
A current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing is preferred.
Non-violent Crisis Intervention is required.
Current CPR is required.
Physical assessment certificate an asset.
Post diploma courses in Child/Youth Mental Health Nursing an asset.
Knowledge in Brief Solution Focus Therapy an asset Experience:
Minimum of two years’ experience in an acute care inpatient child/youth mental health setting preferred.
Knowledge with the Recovery Model of Care is an asset.
Competencies
Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Knowledge of the major psychiatric disorders as identified in the DSM IV.
Sound assessment skills with regard to physical assessment, mental status assessment etc.
Systems theory as it relates to family dynamics.
Knowledge of the pharmacology in the treatment of mental health disorders in children and youth.
Excellent problem-solving skills and efficient time management skills.
Ability to make decisions regarding patient care both independently and as a part of the interprofessional team.
Working knowledge of diagnostic test and tools used in the Mental Health field i.e. therapeutic drug levels, Mental Status Exams, Beck Depression tests, etc.
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decisions Act.
Sound documentation skills and awareness of legalities related to documentation.
Strong commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
Knowledge of community resources. Equity & Inclusion RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace. We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person. To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/ Accommodations RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different. We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca. RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.
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