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.

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!

This position is a Temporary Full time posting to cover a 9 month leave.

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.

What you'll be doing:

• 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
• Assess, identify priorities, evaluate and create plans for highly complex concurrent treatment situations with patients, families, clinicians, psychiatrists and other clinical care partners
• Use advanced knowledge, theory and skills in nursing and related fields to plan, intervene and evaluate psychosocial and treatment needs of patients and families
• Work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to address psychiatric issues with patients who are receiving care within GGH inpatient units for primary medical concerns
• 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
• Collaborate with GGH hospitalists, NPs and other clinical experts to ensure the delivery of quality care
• Triage and coordinate updates on progress, interventions, evaluation of interventions, trends and patient summaries
• Assist with clinical care and patient flow to meet Health Quality Ontario and Accreditation Canada Standards and clinical best practices
• Participate in the ongoing development of the Mental Health and Addiction Emergency Follow Up Service (MHAEFUS) and other projects as required
• Complete consultations for improved care planning for patients on Short Stay Assessment Unit (SSAU)
• Participate in the creation and presentation of Grand Rounds and Lunch and Learns both at Guelph General and Homewood Health Centre
• Champion, develop and implement enhanced education for Emergency Mental Health and Addiction Service (EMHAS) clinical team, including psychiatry residents

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Master's degree in Nursing or Health Sciences
• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• CNA certification in psychiatric mental health nursing required - CPMHN(c)
• CNA certification in gerontology (preferred), or willing to obtain
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with emergency mental health and addiction care, including geriatric psychiatry
• Minimum 1 year of consultation-liaison experience
• Education and experience in the following psychotherapeutic skills: DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, crisis intervention and aggressive behavior management
• Experience with the process of scanning, reviewing, analyzing, interpreting and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative literature
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and teach
• Knowledgeable of, experience with incorporating, trauma-informed philosophies into practice
• Experience with writing policies and procedures
• Commitment to engage as a collaborative partner with the Guelph General Hospital and external outpatient care partners
• Experience with leading, supervising and delegating
• Excellent interpersonal skills and supportive customer service when interacting with clinical staff

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.

Why work with us

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!

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.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.