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Mental Health Liaison Nurse

In-person
$37.86 - $47.16 / hour
Temporary
Experienced

Job Description

Mental Health Liaison Nurse
Temporary Full-time
Location: Sheshatshiu - North West River, NL
(PCN: 56556TMP)

The Mental Health Liaison Nurse is a clinical position on the Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT) and is part of a stepped-care approach to Mental Health and Addictions services throughout the province. The MCRT is based on the Memphis Model which is a collaborative approach whereby police and Mental Health professionals, together, respond to mental health crises in the community. The incumbent will work closely with police agencies in the implementation and ongoing operations of the service. This position will also provide Doorways services as needed and work with the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team (FACT). This position reports to the Mental Health & Addictions Program Manager responsible for the service.

Qualifications:

" Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required;
" Two years work experience in a multi-disciplinary Mental Health setting preferred; An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
" Advanced Studies in Mental Health Certificate OR Canadian Nursing Association Psychiatric Nursing Certificate, or willingness to obtain within one (1) year of appointment to position;
" Knowledge of professional Mental Health nursing practices; community Mental Health resources and psychiatric approaches; foundations of practice in Mental Health and Addictions, including issues and impacts and theories, techniques and intervention; .
" Effective crisis intervention, assessment, analytical, and communication skills; ability to work with minimal supervision; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, other professionals and community partners.
" Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required;
" Valid driver's license and use of private vehicle;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory code of conduct and vulnerable sector check;

Duties: (Included but not limited to):

" Attend Mental Health crisis calls in the community, in collaboration with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, and provide assessment and clinical intervention competently and calmly to ensure a quality service;
" Provide walk-in clinic service to individuals who present to the department, Emergency Room, and Inpatient Services;
" Provide clinical services include screening, comprehensive assessments, treatment and intervention in the context of an interdisciplinary team; obtain collateral information from nursing/medical staff, family members, etc and coordinate with other disciplines and available community resources to provide follow-up care;
" This position will also work with the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team (FACT); this includes counseling individuals and family members regarding behavioral modifications, system management, rehabilitation, social adjustment and financial assistance;
" Documentation of all patient contacts and outcomes is also required;
" Travel maybe required;
" May be required to work alone;
" Other related duties as required;

Salary:

" NS-28 of the RNUNL salary scales, $37.86 to $47.16 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance

Hours of Work:

" 75 hours bi-weekly; variable shifts;

NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2023000455N

"If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit."

Competition Number: 2023000455
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

About NL Health Services

About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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