Clinical Nurse Specialist - Clinical Liaison Psychiatry

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #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’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Centre for Mental Health
Reports to: Clinical Director
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Mon-Fri
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: Aug 12, 2025

Job Summary

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Clinical Nurse Specialist – Clinical Liaison Psychiatry within the Centre for Mental Health base at the Toronto General Hospital.

The CNS in Consultation Liaison (CL) Psychiatry will play a key role on the multidisciplinary CL Psychiatric team. The CNS will undertake assessments of patients referred to the CL Psychiatric Services at Toronto General Hospital and support the inter-professional care team in developing appropriate clinical interventions as well as providing support and advice to the patient and significant others. This role will provide expertise in developing and monitoring care plans for medically and behaviorally complex individuals. In addition, the CNS in CL will build capacity with staff around addressing psychiatric and behavioral issues in the acute medical services and consult with other mental health and addiction services as required. The CNS in CL Psychiatry will also support the Code White response for the Toronto General Hospital; this includes attending the code as able, assisting with the debrief, and following up with the teams to develop recommendations for future consideration.

This highly visible CNS position will be responsible for connecting with all General Internal Medicine & Surgery Program Units at TGH on a regular basis to proactively determine how the CNS in CL psychiatry can assist the inter-professional team in addressing any concerns they have and supporting the team in creating client-centered care plans.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing or recognized equivalent or at minimum, a completion if a Master’s degree Program
• Additional preparation in the clinical specialty required
• CNA Specialty Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(c)) preferred
• Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certified or willing to obtain
• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (General Class)
• Minimum 5 years recent related clinical experience in psychiatric and mental health nursing
• Prior experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in a specified clinical specialty program is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the interplay of psychiatric, addiction, and medical or surgical conditions
• Previous experience in a consultation liaison role preferred
• Advanced knowledge of psychotherapeutic modalities and behavioural interventions provided at the medical/psychiatric interface
• Knowledge of professional trends, issues, scope and standards of practice, and other relevant legislation
• Demonstrated theoretical and empirical knowledge bases and advanced level of clinical competence in working with patients with mental health and/or addiction disorders
• Advanced knowledge of psychopharmacology
• Highly developed communication skills both written and oral
• Previous experience in designing or facilitating teaching/educational initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to act as a resource and consultant to clinicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated self-directed, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated organizational, presentation and leadership skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and ongoing professional development
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.