Poster 5: Celebrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Belonging at Psychiatric Hospital in Downtown Toronto

Working in an ethnic hub such as Toronto, Ontario, our staff and patient populations come from diverse cultural backgrounds, which shape who they are as clinicians and clients. As nursing leaders, we strive to bridge the gap between our differences and foster a sense of community in our acute mental health setting.

Paul Ryan Monje, BscN, CPMHN(c), Inpatient Clinical Manager, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Paul Ryan Monje (Ryan) obtained his Bachelor of Science of Nursing from Ryerson University (now known as the Toronto Metropolitan University.) Ryan started his career journey as a Registered Nurse at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences working on a myriad of mental health units, ranging from neuropsychiatry, adolescents, geriatrics and forensics. In 2016, Ryan joined CAMH as an RN in the Emergency Department where Ryan engaged in various preceptor, education and leadership roles. In addition to Ryan’s career journey at CAMH, Ryan has also held various positions in: child and youth inpatient mental health, emergency mental health consultation/liaison and community mental health. Ryan is currently the Clinical Inpatient Manager of the psychosis and Recovery Treatment Unit(PRT5) supporting daily and long-term operational needs. Ryan is a passionate mental health nurse with demonstrated success leading and collaborating effectively with teams.

Co-Authors

Olga Vuksic, RN, M.Sc.N, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Adjunct Lecturer at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto

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