Psychiatric Registered Nurse I

NL Health Services
CA - Newfoundland and Labrador - labrador city
June 27, 2024

Psychiatric Registered Nurse I
Number of Positions: 2
Premium Travel Locum Assignment
Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay

About the Role

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:
" 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 and Vulnerable Sector Check;

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;
" Acts as a member of the FACT team to provide the above noted support to individuals who experience mental illness;
" This position exercises a significant degree of independent clinical judgment while providing services to individuals who are seeking or requiring mental health services. As we continue to implement other recommendations from "Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador", the incumbent will assume other responsibilities;
" Performs other related duties as required, travel may be required, may be required to work alone.

Salary:
• " NS28 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $37.86 - $47.16 per hour with a premium locum rate of an additional $25/hr. for hours working in the locum position. Locums must agree to work a minimum of fourteen (14) continuous days for this benefit to apply. Other benefits in accordance with the RNUNL Collective Agreement.

Hours of Work:
" Variable shifts; on-call may be required.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2024000200N, to:
Human Resources Department
NLHS-Labrador-Grenfell Zone
St. Anthony, NL A0K 4S0
Tel: ***
Apply online at /careers.lghealth.ca/
Posting Date: April 17, 2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
CC: RNUNL

"If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit."

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