Job Description
Psychiatric Registered Nurse II (Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team), Permanent Full Time, Mental Health and Addictions, Queensway, Grand Falls Windsor
Definition of work:
The Psychiatric Nurse is an integral member of the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team (FACT) that provides intensive mobile services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and concurrent related complexities of mental health issues/disorders. The position is responsible for providing comprehensive client assessments and support to individuals in establishing personal recovery plans as well as short and long-term goals. The incumbent will assist clients with taking, administering and delivering medications, educating clients regarding coping with side effects and drug interactions, provide clients with daily living and community inclusion such as assessing physical health, educating clients on nutrition and their overall mental and physical health. The successful applicant will consult and work in partnership with local employers, service providers and community agencies in the provision of service to clients of the FACT team. This work is performed independently with strong links to community stakeholders and other staff within the FACT team.
Required qualifications:
* Undergraduate degree in nursing or a Registered Nursing Diploma from an approved school of nursing, supplemented by a Certification in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing from CNA.
* Significant (2-5 years) and current (within the last 5 years) experience in a mental health and/or addictions setting.
* Current registration with ARNNL is required
* Current BLS certification for health care providers from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
* Knowledge of psychiatric illness and current community mental health assessment and intervention techniques
* Demonstration of strong clinical skills in the areas of crisis intervention and supportive counselling to mental health clients and their families
* Knowledge of mental illness and addiction from bio-psycho-social perspectives, holistic and community approaches
* Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
* The ability to work shift work and weekends and use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
* Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)
* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
* A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.
Hours of work: 75 hours bi-weekly (flexible work schedule is required)
Salary: NS-30 ($41.16-$51.24)
Competition No: P-2024001396-QSWY
Closing date: October 3, 2024
Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.