Registered Nurse, Substance Use Intervention Team
UHN is Canada's No. 1 hospital and the world's No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it is only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
Union: ONA (2 Positions)
Site: Toronto General Hospital/Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Multi Organ Transplant Unit
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Wage Range: $39.07 - $56.00 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date:May 1, 2025
The Substance Use Intervention Team (SUIT) at the University Health Network provides addiction medicine support to the emergency department at Toronto Western Hospital and inpatient units at both Toronto Western and Toronto General Hospitals. The service is part of an umbrella of substance use services including TWH's RAAM Clinic and the Addiction Outpatient Program.
As a member of the UHN and the SUIT Team, the REGISTERED NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities include: applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN; ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure; demonstrating commitment to professional lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession; performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care; performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.
The SUIT Team RN is a member of the broader Addiction Services Program and applies the principles of harm reduction to their work with patients. This position will also provide occasional Nursing care within our Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) service and our Injection Clinic as needed.
Duties
- Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care and ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
- Contributes to the development of interprofessional treatment plans.
- Establishes \& maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients, their family members, and significant others.
- Collaborates with SUIT and UHN team members regarding clients' concerns and goals.
- Facilitates appropriate referrals based on clients' goals.
- Provides practical assistance, advocacy, coordination, individualized solution-focused support, and psychoeducation to help patients obtain services (i.e., medical, dental, legal, housing, finance management).
- Participates in interprofessional clinical rounds.
- Demonstrates commitment to professional lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
- Performs reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
- Performs cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.
Minimum Requirements
- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in Mental Health and/or Addiction Nursing preferred.
- Excellent substance use assessment and intervention skills.
- Experience in Addiction Medicine preferred.
- Experience working in an inpatient and/or outpatient mental health setting.
- Experience with Addictions, including concurrent disorders/motivational counseling.
- Experience with trauma informed care.
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
- Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task.
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional decision making and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of community resources available to patients with substance use an asset.
- Knowledge of policies, legislation, programs and issues related to addiction services, mental health services, social services, community services, and placement services relevant to adults.
- Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing preferred.
- CPI certification in NVCI preferred.
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages.
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service.
- A flexible work environment.
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization.
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.).
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
