Mental Health and Addictions Nurse

Employment Opportunity
Natoaganeg First Nation

Position Title: Mental Health and Addictions Nurse
Location: Natoaganeg Health Centre
Status: Full-time Term, Two years with possibility of extension
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours weekly

Position:

The Mental Health and Addictions Nurse will provide culturally safe and holistic mental health and addictions care and programming to individuals and families within the Natoaganeg Mi'kmaq Nation community.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate client Circle of Care Mental Health Care plans in consultation with appropriate health care providers and client or other stakeholders.
• Assist patients in developing life skills, coping strategies, and accessing community resources for ongoing mental health support.
• When needed, participate in client case management meetings and care facilitation sessions.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and update treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, administer medications, monitor for side effects, and offer support to patients and their families regarding mental health education.
• Assist clients and the community in building support networks or accessing other needed services including more intensive psychosocial, psychological and psychiatric assessments
• Advocate for clients and their families to ensure timely access to services, supports and information.
• Facilitate group sessions and community workshops on a variety of topics related to mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and other topics relevant to community members.
• Advocate for clients' needs and rights within the healthcare system from an anti-Indigenous racism lens.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Work with existing harm reduction and outreach staff to promote harm reduction strategies such as distribution of safer use supplies (e.g., needles, naloxone kits) and education on safer use practices.
• Provide support and education on overdose prevention and response to front line workers, leadership, and community members.
• Engage and support in crisis intervention for individuals experiencing acute mental health or addiction-related crises.
• Document accurate reports for data collection, interpretation, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Registered with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick
• Certification in Mental Health Nursing and/or Addictions Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health and addictions nursing.
• Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, languages, and health practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interact empathetically with patients and their families.
• In-depth understanding of mental health conditions, treatment modalities, and medication management.
• Ability to handle mental health emergencies, ensuring effective de-escalation and safety protocols.
• Capable of managing the emotional and physical demands of mental health nursing.
• Awareness of Indigenous cultural safety training, anti-racist practice, and trauma-informed care.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in computer software and electronic health records.
• Culturally safe and respectful.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with clients and community members.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Working knowledge of substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Possesses knowledge of New Brunswick Mental Health Act.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships

Those interesting in applying are asked to submit a resume demonstrating possession of the required qualifications and competencies for the position. Please clearly reference competition 2025-HL-06 and forward to [email protected] on or before June 13th, 2025.

While we thank all who have applied, only those asked for interview shall be contacted.