Psychiatric Registered Nurse IID

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Labrador City, NL

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$29.09 - $32.03 / hour

Full-time

Experienced

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Description

Psychiatric Registered Nurse IID
Permanent Full Time
Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay
(56558POS)

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of Mental and Addictions, the primary purpose of this position is to provide mental health and addictions services to individuals and families in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL. Services include screening, assessment, intervention, community outreach, promotion and prevention. The successful candidate would be an active member of FACTT (Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team).

Qualifications:
" Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required;
" Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required;
" 4-5 years of experience in mental health nursing;
" Able to demonstrate competency in leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, communication, advocacy and strong decision-making skills;
" Advanced Studies in Mental Health Certification OR Canadian Nursing Association Psychiatric Nursing Certificate;
" Experience working in a community mental health setting focus on health promotion;
" Certification in BCLS, First Aid and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
" Valid drivers license and use of private vehicle;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check;

Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Responsible for providing advanced consulting expertise and education of professional standards of psychiatric nursing care for patients, groups, families and communities.
" Performs research and advanced practice to develop, implement, and evaluate practices, processes and treatment plans for effective, safe and therapeutic care of patients with mental illnesses;
" Provides consultation to other healthcare professionals (as part of an interdisciplinary team) with respect to mental health practices and issues;
" Provides leadership and clinical expertise in the care of people living with mental illness and their families.
" Primarily responsible to provide program leadership through the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of individual care plans for patients referred following a first episode of psychosis. This includes coordination of care for patients and family members involved in the program as well as long term follow-up and provision of patient/family education.
" Liaises with mental health and addictions programs and participates in data collection, analysis, research, and program evaluation.
" Assesses, develops, and implements education programs regarding mental health issues for health professionals to resolve conflicts and concerns which affect patient care;
" Acts as a member of the FACT Teams with other inter-disciplinary mental health professionals in order to provide quality mental health services and supports to patients;
" Provides assessment, treatment, follow up and support of individuals with mental health and addictions needs throughout various mental health and addictions programs and services, including the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team and the new Mental Health Unit.
" Use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment, travel throughout the region may be required.
" Other related duties as required, may be required to work alone.

Salary:

" NS - 34 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $47.27 - $58.62 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.

Hours of Work:
" 75 hours Bi-weekly; Monday to Friday.

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2024000199N

Human Resources Department
NLHS-Labrador-Grenfell Zone
St. Anthony, NL A0K 4S0
Tel: 709-454-0347
Apply online at https://www.careers.lghealth.ca/

Posting Date: April 17, 2024
Closing Date: April 26, 2024
CC: RNUNL
"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: 2024000199

Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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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 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 21,000 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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