Psychiatric Registered Nurse II
NL Health Services - 988 Jobs
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
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Location: LHC - Goose Bay - Labrador Health Centre
Psychiatric Registered Nurse II
Labrador Grenfell Zone - MH&A Combined Unit
Permanent Full-time
NLNU
56591POS
Hours: 75 Hours biweekly (12 hours, 8 hours, Shift Work, Rotating; Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends)
Salary: NS30 (CAD41.99 - CAD52.26 per hour) plus the applicable Labrador Benefits
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
Competition Number: VAC0020061
Posted Date: 2026-01-28
Closing Date: 2026-02-07
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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