Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Labrador Health Centre

Nurse Practitioner
Mental Health & Addictions Program
Labrador Grenfell Zone - MH&A Combined Unit
Permanent Full-time
56632POS

Hours
75-hours Bi-weekly: Variable Shifts;

Salary
NP-35 of the RNUNL salary scales, $51.29 - $63.65 per hour, plus applicable Labrador Allowance

Competition Number VAC0003349
Posted Date 2024-11-03
Closing Date Open until filled
Demands, duties, qualifications

About the Role:

The Labrador-Grenfell Zone is an exciting and diverse place to live and work. The region offers an abundance of outdoor activities, spectacular scenery, and a very safe family environment. For more information regarding the Labrador-Grenfell Zone and practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites: www.lghealth.ca and www.nlhealthservices.ca

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required and the successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program;
• Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) as a Nurse Practitioner is required;
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in "Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing" is an asset;
• Demonstrated progressive clinical leadership skills and excellent communication skills;
• Strong abilities in the areas of collaboration, clinical reasoning, professional development, interpersonal effectiveness, conflict management and teamwork;
• Demonstrated ability to function autonomously in and advanced practice role;
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance;
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check;

Duties: (Included but not limited to)

• Provides Acute Care support to the regional 6-bed Mental Health Unit in Happy Valley-Goose Bay as part of a collaborative team of nurses, physicians, and other health professionals;
• This is a highly progressive nursing position responsible for assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up of clients on the Mental Health Unit;
• This position is responsible for ordering diagnostic testing, laboratory testing and prescribing medications as deemed appropriate;
• The incumbent may assist to facilitate transfers to appropriate settings or arrange community-based follow-up as required;
• The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centred care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risk and implementing improvements;
• Consults with clients, psychiatrists, physicians, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented, and monitored;

Incentives:

• Approved relocation expenses with a two-year commitment to our Zone
• Applicable Labrador Allowance
• Temporary Accommodations available
• Employer-sponsored RRSP
• A Competitive Benefits Package

"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."