Program Assistant - Nursing Resource Unit

The Nursing Resource Unit (NRU) at CAMH is an internal staffing team comprised of Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Program Assistants, who deliver exceptional client care across all inpatient units at CAMH, in the event of strategically planned and unplanned staff absences.  

Reporting to the NRU Clinical Manager and Clinical Operations Coordination Leader, the part-time, permanent Program Assistant will be on-boarded and cross-trained to work across all inpatient clinical areas, including acute, forensics, rehab, and specialty areas (i.e., geriatrics, concurrent youth, medical withdrawal, and emergency).

As a member of an interprofessional team, the successful applicant(s) will:

Work with clients from diverse backgrounds experiencing a variety of mental health and addiction challenges

Contribute to the safety, organization, and optimal function of your assigned unit, working under the direction of the clinical staff

Participate in the supportive interaction and monitoring of clients and provide them with direct care and support

Accompany clients on- and off-site for transfers, appointments, medical clearance, and programming

Facilitate client participation in group and individual activities

Communicate, both verbally and in writing, about behavioural observations, assessments, and client’s response to care interventions

Support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

The successful applicant will work a rotating schedule that includes 12-hour days (0730-1930), 12-hour nights (1930-0730), and weekends, at the Queen Street site.