Registered Nurse - Mental Health - Acute Crisis Evaluation & Response Team - Full-Time
Job Description
Registered Nurse - Mental Health - Acute Crisis Evaluation & Response Team - Full-Time
Department: Mental Health - Acute Crisis Evaluation & Response Team
Status: Full-Time
Union Association: ONA
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health Programs, the Registered Nurse provides a full range of client-centred clinical services, including responding to patients and families in crisis; completing clinical, physical, and risk assessments; administering medications within scope; coordinating care; educating patients and families; advocating for patient needs; supporting discharge planning; and liaising with community partners.
As part of the Acute Crisis Evaluation & Response Team (ACERT), the Registered Nurse functions as the primary nurse for patients presenting in crisis to the Emergency Mental Health Assessment and Care (EMAC) space. Responsibilities include timely psychosocial asses...