Registered Nurse (Consult Liaison)

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.

The role of the Mental Health Consultation Liaison Nurse Clinician is a consultative one and is intended to collaborate with and support staff in non mental health areas of the hospital in their care and treatment of patients with behavioural and/or psychiatric/mental health concerns.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and within a team of psychiatrists, nurses and other allied health professionals
• Strong clinical assessment of mental health patients
• Provides consultation regarding complex patient care needs to nurses, physicians, and other members of the team within the Mental Health program.
• Applies advances knowledge to promote patient/family and staff learning/coaching about evidence-based practice in mental health.
• Leads/participates in relevant hospital wide best practice initiatives related to mental health patients
• Practices in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Expert working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Consent and Capacity issues.
• Good knowledge and understanding of appropriate local community resources.
• Excellent negotiation skills and knowledge of nuances required to facilitate discharge planning with this patient care population.

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 3-5 years of recent experience functioning in a crisis or consultation role in a general hospital or specialized psychiatric facility.
• Excellent knowledge of Mental Health Legislation.
• Certification in Substance Use Treatment preferred
• Advanced knowledge in mental health specialty areas such as Eating Disorders, Addictions, Older Adult
• Excellent knowledge of community agencies and referral resources.
• Community experience in Mental Health considered an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of the de-escalation theory and technique.
• Keen awareness of cultural sensitivities.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Hours: Monday to Friday- Days 0800-1600 (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $39.07 to $56.00 per hour

Date Posted: October 29, 2024

Internal Applicants Due By: November 5, 2024

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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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