Registered Nurse - Psychosocial Oncology, Mental Health

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Mental Health at the JCC provides Mental Health services to patients and families living with cancer and experiencing psychosocial distress and underlying mental health concerns. The RN is a member of the inter-professional Psychosocial Oncology Mental Health team and practices within a shared, collaborative practice model to improve the use of resources, to increase access to services and to provide optimal care. Specific responsibilities of the Mental Health RN will include:

• Comprehensive psychiatric and physical status history/assessment of patients who are referred to the program, develop and implement care plans, and provide follow-up as required
• Best medication reconciliation at consult and follow up visits and documentation in the JHCC electronic health record (EPIC)
• Pre-transplant support to hematology patients
• Between appointment case-management and care coordination and ongoing mental health care and support to patients and their families
• Crisis intervention support when patients are presenting in psychosocial distress, psychiatric crisis situations
• Psychiatric care coordination across the system
• Triage of incoming referrals and conduct pre-screening calls
• Documentation in the JHCC health information system (EPIC) as per CNO standards and management of in basket messages for the PSO team
• Serve as the key liaison for the Mental Health Service, liaising with physicians and other health professionals at the JCC, across the program, and in the community to ensure coordinated and seamless care delivery
• Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced clinic environment

Current certification as a Registered Nurse from the College of Nurses of Ontario required

BScNdegree in nursing completed

Canadian certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing CPMHN( C ) preferred

BCLS certification

Minimum of 5 years of recent experience (within the past 3 years) in mental health nursing

Recent experience working with patients and families affected by cancer is preferred

Demonstrated expertise in clinical assessment, management and counselling in a broad range of mental health care issues

Working knowledge of psychiatric and mental health disorders and related psychiatric/ psychosocial interventions and treatment models such as: supportive psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, counseling, and crisis intervention or management in an adult community setting to clients suffering from mental illnesses or psycho-social difficulties.

Comprehensive knowledge and experience in administration and/or monitoring of psychotropic medications

Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills

Demonstrated professional and empathic communication with patients, families, physicians, and other team members

Demonstrated leadership in the advancement of clinical practice and the achievement of program goals

Demonstrated use of theory and research/evidence-based outcomes in practice

Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and achieve activities within timeliness

Excellent time management, decision-making, problem recognition, and problem-solving skills

Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.