Job Description
Psychiatric Registered Nurse I
Permanent Full-time - ROTATIONAL
Location: Nain
(56260POS)
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 Labrador Health Centre. Services include screening, assessment, intervention, community outreach, promotion, and prevention activities.
Qualifications:
" Bachelor's Degree in Nursing;
" 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;
" An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
" 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;
" Clear Certificate of Conduct;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
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.
Salary:
" NS - 28 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $37.86 - 47.16 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Hours of Work:
" Rotational schedule to be determined.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2024000138N
