DEPARTMENT: Mental Health - Adult Program

BARGAINING UNIT: NBNU

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must include their resum? with their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will coordinate an interdisciplinary team and provide a full range of services as a nurse to a clientele of adults with serious mental illness, using the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) service delivery model, with a focus on recovery. They will be responsible for teaching about medication, promoting healthy lifestyle habits, keeping up to date with new treatments/medications according to best practices and informing staff members. They will also be involved in medical assessments, in collaboration with the psychiatrist, and ensure that the Clozaril injection and monitoring clinics run smoothly. They will provide clinical leadership, supervision and coordination for the clinical services offered by the interdisciplinary team. They will be responsible for assigning clinical cases within the department and ensuring that professionals comply with professional practice standards as well as applicable policies and procedures. They will work closely with the program manager to ensure that the department runs smoothly. They will also carry a clinical case load and will need to ensure that the client and their natural support network are involved in the development of intervention plans. The position's duties also include tasks such as assessment, treatment, building helping relationships, crisis intervention, case management, rehabilitation, and prevention.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of science in nursing;
• Member in good standing of the Nurses Association of New Brunswick;
• At least five years' clinical experience in the mental health field;
• ASIST training or completion of this training by established deadline;
• Ability to use computer tools;
• Demonstrate sensitivity, empathy and respect;
• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Effective communication;
• Creativity and innovation;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Leadership and good decision-making skills;
• Good organizational skills and ability to set priorities;
• Sound clinical judgment and good analytical reasoning;
• Ability to develop effective partnerships with the community network;
• Ability to work in a team and high level of professional autonomy;
• Physical and emotional ability to perform the assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values;
• Adherence to Vitalit? Health Network's confidentiality rules.
  

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• If no candidate meets the position requirements, the position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply.
• The employer reserves the right to extend or shorten the duration of temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those candidates selected will be contacted.