Clinical Nurse Specialist-Clinical Liaison Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Services

Job Description

<p><p>Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and center of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.</p>
<p>As a Clinical Nursing Specialist, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!</p>
<p>Internal applications for this position within the ONA bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of this position being posted to have seniority considered.</p>
<p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p>
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<li>Complete assessments for patients located within Guelph General Hospital (GGH) in-patient units, with new, ongoing, concurrent medical and contributing mental health and addiction concerns</li>
<li>Assess, identify priorities, evaluate and create plans for highly complex concurrent treatment situations with patients, families, clinicians, psychiatrists and other clinical care partners</li>
<li>Use advanced knowledge, theory and skills in nursing and related fields to plan, intervene and evaluate psychosocial and treatment needs of patients and families</li>
<li>Work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to address psychiatric issues with patients who are receiving care within GGH inpatient units for primary medical concerns</li>
<li>Negotiate safe and patient centered transfers between GGH Medical units and Homewood Health Centre (HHC),with a view to building capacity in the system when applicable</li>
<li>Collaborate with GGH hospitalists, NPs and other clinical experts to ensure the delivery of quality care</li>
<li>Triage and coordinate updates on progress, interventions, evaluation of interventions, trends and patient summaries</li>
<li>Assist with clinical care and patient flow to meet Health Quality Ontario and Accreditation Canada Standards and clinical best practices</li>
<li>Participate in the ongoing development of the Mental Health and Addiction Emergency Follow Up Service (MHAEFUS) and other projects as required</li>
<li>Complete consultations for improved care planning for patients on Short Stay Assessment Unit (SSAU)</li>
<li>Participate in the creation and presentation of Grand Rounds and Lunch and Learns both at Guelph General and Homewood Health Centre</li>
<li>Champion, develop and implement enhanced education for Emergency Mental Health and Addiction Service (EMHAS) clinical team, including psychiatry residents</li>
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<p><strong>What you bring:</strong></p>
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in Nursing</li>
<li>Master’s degree in Nursing or Health Sciences is preferred</li>
<li>Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario</li>
<li>CNA certification in psychiatric mental health nursing required - CPMHN(c)</li>
<li>CNA certification in gerontology (preferred), or willing to obtain</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years’ experience with emergency mental health and addiction care, including geriatric psychiatry</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year of consultation-liaison experience</li>
<li>Education and experience in the following psychotherapeutic skills: DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, crisis intervention and aggressive behavior management</li>
<li>Experience with the process of scanning, reviewing, analyzing, interpreting and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative literature</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to mentor and teach</li>
<li>Knowledgeable of, experience with incorporating, trauma-informed philosophies into practice</li>
<li>Experience with writing policies and procedures</li>
<li>Commitment to engage as a collaborative partner with the Guelph General Hospital and external outpatient care partners</li>
<li>Experience with leading, supervising and delegating</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and supportive customer service when interacting with clinical staff</li>
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<p>As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.</p>
<p><strong>Why work with us</strong></p>
<p>Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!</p>
<p>As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.</p>
<p>Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.</p>
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