Rural Avalon Region - Community Health
Mental Health & Addictions
Community Health Nurse I
Bay Roberts
Temporary Full Time

Duties: 

• Provision of mental health nursing services through assessment, referral, counseling and consultation services;
• Provision of mental health promotion activities including delivery of workshops and presentations;
• Attendance at health fairs; participation of community-based committees;
• Develops and implements therapeutic and self-help groups;
• Prepares monthly reports and statistical information;
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team;
• May travel to outreach clinics as required.

Qualifications: 

• Graduation from an approved college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, supplemented by completion of an approved post-basic Psychiatric Course or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing containing course work equivalent to approved post-basic training or experience in a Community Mental Health setting;
• Extensive experience (3-5 years) in Mental Health Nursing is a requirement of the position;
• Current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Current certification in CPR;
• Working knowledge of computers and computer software would be an asset;
• The use of a private vehicle is a condition for employment.

Salary:              NS-30 ($30.23 - $37.53 per hour) ~ Working 75 hours biweekly
Competition #:  2009AV3947-CB
Closing Date:    November 9th, 2009

To apply for the above position please forward resume stating qualifications, experience, references and the competition number to the Human Resources Department on or before the closing date:

Human Resources Client Services
Eastern Health – Rural Avalon
Harbour Lodge Nursing Home
86 Highroad South
Carbonear, NL
A1Y 1A4
Fax: (709) 945-5511 / E-mail: hr.ruralavalon@easternhealth.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.  A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for all positions. The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or Local Police.