Child Adolescent Mental Health Nurse
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Apply registered nursing expertise in child and adolescent mental health at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, supporting patients through assessment and therapeutic interventions.
This regular part-time Registered Nurse position serves the Child/Adolescent Inpatient unit within Mental Health & Addictions. Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will assess physical and mental health, develop treatment plans, and deliver patient-centred interventions. The schedule includes 12, 8, and 4-hour shifts across days, evenings, nights, and weekends, subject to change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct physical and mental health assessments
- Contribute to patient treatment plans
- Manage crises and administer medications
- Facilitate groups and provide family support
- Document care and maintain relevant statistics
Requirements:
- Ontario registration in good standing
- Current Basic Life Support certification required
- Minimum three years mental health experience
- Child and adolescent experience preferred
- Effective crisis and communication skills
Support children and youth with mental illness through registered nursing, crisis management, medication administration, and evidence-based care.