Psychiatric Registered Nurse I

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Natuashish, NL
Psychiatric Registered Nurse I
Labrador Grenfell Zone - HCS FLEX ASSERTIVE TREAT
Permanent Full-Time
56179POS
NLNU (Revised May 20, 2025 - Reposted Open Until Filled from VAC0010262)

Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly; Rotational Schedule; Fly In/Fly Out option available.

Salary:

NS28 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $39.39 - $49.06 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Benefits;

https://www.nlta.nl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Labrador-Benefits-Agreement-Tentative-Agreement-Final.pdf

Financial incentives may be available and can be combined including:

• Signing Bonus up to $20,000
• Come Home Incentive up to $50,000
• Relocation Assistance and Support
• Student Bursaries up to $10,000

Competition Number: VAC0011563

Posted Date: 2025-05-20

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

About the Role:

Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health & Addictions, the primary purpose of this position is to provide mental health & addiction services to individuals and families at the Natuashish Community Clinic. Services include screening, assessment, intervention, community outreach, promotion, and prevention activities.

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;
• Advanced Studies in Mental Health Certificate OR Canadian Nursing Association Psychiatric Nursing Certificate, or willingness to obtain in a time frame deemed acceptable by the employer;
• Two years work experience in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting preferred;
• Experience working in a community health setting with focus on health promotion preferred;
• Valid drivers license and use of private vehicle;
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Good Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check;

Duties: (Included but not limited to)

• Provides mental health & addiction screening, assessment, intervention, referral and psychiatric rehabilitation services from a holistic view for inpatients, outpatients, families, and/or communities;
• Develops, coordinates and/or delivers health promotion, maintenance and illness prevention activities;
• Ensures that doctor?s instructions on treatment of patients are carried out; prepares and gives medication and injections according to doctor?s instructions; charts patients? behavior and responses;
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation according to professional and organizational standards;
• Consults with clients, physicians, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented and monitored;
• Provides support to other members of the multidisciplinary team across the region, which may include providing coverage and/or traveling to various parts of the region to assist with service delivery;
• Performs other related duties as required;
• Other related duties as required, travel may be required, may be required to work alone;

?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.?