Child Adolescent Mental Health Nurse

2 days ago

Oshawa ON, Durham Regional District, ON; Ontario, Canada Lakeridge Health Corporation Full-time

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.