DEPARTMENT: Forensic Psychiatry - Community Reintegration

BARGAINING UNIT: NBNU

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach their Resumé to the application form.

JOB SUMMARY :

The clinical resource nurse participates in the coordination, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care delivery to a psychiatric clientele in order to provide therapeutically competent, ethical and safe care.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick;
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
• Three years' experience in psychiatric nursing care;
• Certificate in psychiatric nursing / mental health (CNA) would be an asset;
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certificate;
• Good knowledge of the following computer applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Training in non-violent crisis intervention or commitment to take such training within set timelines;
• Prevention and Management of Suicidal Behaviours in a Psychiatric Hospital Setting or commitment to take such training within set timelines;
• Ability to manage stressful situations and to set priorities;
• Proven ability to solve problems, make decisions and resolve conflicts;
• Proven leadership skills;
• Initiative and sound judgment;
• Ability to teach and transmit knowledge to others;
• Individual or group facilitation skills;
• Ability to act as a change agent;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.