Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: HMP - Her Majesty's Penitentiary
Psychiatric Registered Nurse I
Correctional Health Services
Permanent Full-time
23548POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hours, Rotating; Days, Evenings, Weekends)
Salary NS-28 ($38.62 - $48.10 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0005415
Posted Date 2024-12-20
Closing Date 2024-12-30
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
Registered Nurses coordinate and participate in the delivery of holistic and supportive care to patients/clients/residents by assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the plan of care. This may include the provision of health promotion, curative, supportive, rehabilitative and palliative services. The position may also provide professional supervision and direction or mentoring to the nursing care team while supporting other members of the interprofessional team to achieve safe and effective care to patients. As well, the position ensures that documentation and nursing policies and practices are followed while working together with families to ensure the highest standard of care is provided.
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Constantly moves/lifts up to 10 lbs., regularly moves/lifts up to 25 lbs. and occasionally is required to restrain/reposition/move/lift up to 30 lbs. Pushes/pulls up to medium force.
Constantly stands/walks and works in awkward or cramped positions to assist with procedures.
Constantly uses fine finger/precision, auditory, sensory and visual concentration to provide and conduct risk assessments, observe/monitor patients, to complete documents, follow directions, administer medications, etc.
May be subject to time pressures/deadlines and subject to lack of control over work pace.
Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required.
Current practicing license with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL)
Mental Health, primary health and/or corrections experience would be an asset.
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
The Successful Incumbent will be expected to complete the Registered Nurse Prescribing Course within 6 months of their hire date, subject to approval of course funding through Eastern Health.
Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.