Michael Garron Hospital operates two sites that offer withdrawal management services in East Toronto:
- Women’s Withdrawal Management Services (989 Danforth Ave.)
- Men’s Withdrawal Management Services (985 Danforth Ave.)
These facilities provide compassionate and culturally competent spaces for healing and respite for individuals aged 16 and older who are in an acute state of intoxication or withdrawal from alcohol or other substances.
Both our Women’s Withdrawal Management Services and Men’s Withdrawal Management Services are open 24/7. They are open to individuals who self-refer or who are referred by a clinician or member of the community.
As a member of the Toronto East Health Partners network, these MGH services are essential to the continuum of care for our community members living with substance use and mental health concerns.
The ideal candidate is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based care in a fast paced clinical environment
The RN provides comprehensive nursing care to individuals who present with substance use needs. The RN works within an interprofessional team environment in a dynamic setting, collaborating with diverse healthcare team members to conduct mental health and substance use assessments, risk assessments, stabilization of patients, and support the development of disposition and care pathways. The role will also include providing the full scope of nursing care to patients. A commitment to sharing knowledge, supporting the growth of self and team andcontributing to the advancement of nursing excellence is required. Ongoing professional development, through education, experience and reflective practice is essential to maintaining high standards of care within the RN role.
- Demonstrated passion for change and ongoing improvement in support of patient care and safety.-
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. - All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
