Psychiatric Registered Nurse II
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Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
Job Details:
Benefits:
Location: LHC - Goose Bay - Labrador Health Centre
Psychiatric Registered Nurse II
Labrador Grenfell Zone - MH&A Combined Unit
Permanent Full-time
NLNU
56236POS
Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly (12 hours, Shift Work, Rotating; Days, Nights, Weekends, Evenings)
Salary:
NS30 (CAD41.99 - CAD52.26 per hour) Plus Labrador Allowance, if applicable.
Financial incentives may be available and can be combined including:
- Signing Bonus up to $16,000
- Come Home Incentive up to $50,000
- Relocation Assistance and Support
- Student Bursaries up to $10,000
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] *subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually
Competition Number: VAC0018941
Posted Date: 2025-11-28
Closing Date: Open until filled.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Manager of the Mental Health Unit, the primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the nursing/mental health team to provide a high standard of care to the patients/families of the mental health unit. The Psychiatric Nurse II is responsible for maintaining professional organizational standards and practice in accordance with the LGH model of nursing philosophy.
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;
Two years work experience in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting preferred;
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;
Computer skills and ability to work with Meditech and EMR is considered an asset;
The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check;
Duties: (Included but not limited to):
Provide mental health & addiction screening, assessment, intervention, referral, and psychiatric rehabilitation services from a holistic view;
Organizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care for assigned clients;
Participates in the auditing process as required;
Develops, coordinates and/or delivers health promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention activities;
Ensures that psychiatrist/physician recommendations on treatment of patients are carried out; prepares and gives medication and injections according to psychiatrist/physician instructions; charts patients? behavior and responses;
Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans;
Practices independently according to professional and organizational standards;
Documents according to professional and organizational standards;
Consults with clients, psychiatrists, physicians, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented, and monitored;
Other related duties as required;
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