Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse II
Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: LHC - Goose Bay - Labrador Health Centre
Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse II
Labrador Grenfell Zone - MH&A Combined Unit
Temporary Full-time
56598RP1
Hours: 75 (12 hours, Shift Work, 8 hours; Evenings, Nights, Days, Weekends)
Salary: CGHSL29 (CAD30.16 - CAD33.22 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance)
Competition Number: VAC0011376
Posted Date: 2025-05-15
Closing Date: 2025-05-21
About the RoleReporting 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 licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining professional organizational standards and practice in accordance with the LGH model of nursing philosophy.
Qualifications:
? Graduation from an approved LPN educational program
? Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador
? 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
? Knowledge of computer skills and ability to work with Meditech and EMR is an asset
? 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
? 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 recommendations; charts patients’ behavior and responses
? Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans
? Provide safe, competent, and ethical nursing care and make decisions within the LPN scope of practice
? Practices independently according to professional and organizational standards
? Documents according to professional and organizational standards
? Consults with clients, psychiatrist, physician, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented, and monitored
? Other related duties as required, travel may be required, may be required to work alone.
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