Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Labrador Health Centre

Psychiatric Registered Nurse I
Labrador Grenfell Zone - HCS MH&A CRISIS INTER 03
Permanent Full-time
56165POS
Hours 75 (Shift Work; Days, Nights, Weekends)
Salary
NS - 28 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $38.62 - 48.10 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance

Competition Number VAC0001606
Posted Date 2024-10-08
Closing Date Open until filled
Demands, duties, qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 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 within one (1) year of appointment to position
• Two years' work experience in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional mental health nursing practices; community resource utilization; foundations of practice in the areas of mental health and addictions, including related issues and impacts; and related theories, techniques and intervention.
• Candidates must also possess effective crisis intervention, assessment, analytical, and communication skills. Candidates will also demonstrate a high level of self-awareness, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships including those with clients, co-workers, supervisors, other professionals and community partners.
• Significant and current knowledge and experience in utilizing community mental health resource and psychiatric approaches, such as supportive counselling, and crisis and suicide intervention.
• Current registration with the Association of registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (ARNNL)
• Valid driver's license and use of private vehicle
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties: (Included but not limited to)

• Works closely with police agencies in the implementation and in the ongoing operations of the service.
• Exercises a significant degree of independent clinical judgment, quick decision making and the ability to assess and intervene competently and calmly in crisis situations in order to ensure a quality service.
• Participates in orientation and continuing educational events, clinical case conferencing activities and community mental health research and quality assurance.
• Provides walk-in clinic service to individuals and support to individuals who present to the Emergency Room or admitted to Inpatient Services after regular working hours.
• Conducts mental health assessments; obtain collateral information from nursing/medical staff, family members and when necessary, coordinate with other disciplines and with available community resources to provide follow-up care,to enhance service to clients.
• Documentation of all patient contacts and outcomes is also required.
• Other related duties as required, travel may be required, may be required to work alone.