Job Description

Psychiatric Nurse IIA (Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team), Temporary Full Time (6 Months) Mental Health and Addictions, Queensway, Grand Falls Windsor

Definition of work:
The Psychiatric Nurse IIA (Team Leader) is an integral member of the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team (FACT) that provides intensive mobile services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and concurrent related complexities of mental health issues/disorders. The position is responsible for providing comprehensive client assessments and support to individuals in establishing personal recovery plans as well as short and long-term goals. The Team Leader coordinates the client admission and assessment process including screening referrals, coordinating with referral sources, scheduling admission interviews, and completing initial client assessments. The team leader is also responsible for coordinating daily FACT team meetings and completing daily assignments schedules for team members. The team leader also practices approximately 50% in direct client contact including but not limited to assisting clients with taking, administering and delivering medications, educating clients regarding coping with side effects and drug interactions and providing clients opportunities to engage in daily living and community skills. This work is performed independently with strong links to community stakeholders and other staff within the FACT team.

Required qualifications:
* Undergraduate degree in nursing or a Registered Nursing Diploma from an approved school of nursing, supplemented by a Certification in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing from CNA.
* Significant (2-5 years) and current (within the last 5 years) experience in a mental health and/or addictions setting.
* Current registration with ARNNL is required
* Current BLS certification for health care providers from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
* Knowledge of psychiatric illness and current community mental health assessment and intervention techniques
* Demonstration of strong clinical skills in the areas of crisis intervention and supportive counselling to mental health clients and their families
* Knowledge of mental illness and addiction from bio-psycho-social perspectives, holistic and community approaches
* Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
* The ability to work shift work and weekends and use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
* Consistent demonstration of Central Health's corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Equity (ICARE)
* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
* A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Hours of work: 75 hours bi-weekly (flexible work schedule is required)
Salary: NS-31 ($42.63-$52.69)
Competition number: P-2024001255-QSWY
Competition closing date: September 14, 2024

Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.