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Registered Nurse - 1.0 FTE
Job ID
MCIT2201
Position ID
2150-0202
Category
Nursing
Subcategory
Mental Health Services
Department
Mental Health Services
Employment Type
TFT
Standard Work Hours
37.50
Number of Position
1
Overview
The Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) Registered Nurse (RN) partners with a Toronto Police Service officer to provide secondary response to police-directed calls regarding individuals identified as a person in crisis (PIC). The primary role of the M CIT Registered Nurse is to provide prompt on-site mental health/crisis assessment and intervention and referral to the most appropriate hospital or community services and supports as needed. The MCIT RN will liaise with hospital and community resources and supports as needed. In addition, the MCIT RN and Police Officer(s) will participate in outreach and liaison with community partners and key stakeholders.. All services are provided in accordance with the Standards of Practice established by the Col lege of Nurses of Ontario and with current legislation.
The Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) is a collaborative initiative between Michael Garron Hospital and the Toronto Police Services, 53, 54, and 55 Divisions. This innovative program provid es mobile crisis intervention within the geographical areas of these Divisions.
Education
- Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses.
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution.
- Current BCLS/CPR certification.
- Completion of MCIT Level 1 course required.
- Completion of MCIT Level 2 course - Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist (CCIS) preferred.
- Current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification (or equivalent), or obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Canadian Nurses Association Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year experience working in Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an acute mental health and/or community mental health settings preferred.
- Fluency in a second language is an asset.
- Exper ience working with individuals with substance use and/or addictions is an asset.
- Excellent crisis intervention, de-escalation, clinical assessment, supportive counselling skills
- Exemplary communication skills.
- Proven ability in problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution.
- Knowledge of and ability to access community resources.
- Must be able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a fast paced, demanding environment.
- Knowledge of relevant legis lation, including the Ontario Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA.
- Sound knowledge of the principles of the therapeutic relationship and their application to Crisis Intervention.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational, time-management skills, and team b uilding skills.
- Excellent work performance, punctuality, and attendance.
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in computer skills.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto Eas t Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherenc e to MGH's policies and practices.
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.