Zone: Central Zone
Location: MCCURDY - McCurdy Complex, Gander

Psychiatric Nurse II
Central Zone - HCS FACT Team - Gand
Permanent Full-time
44203POS
Hours 75 (8 hours; Days)
Salary NS30 (CAD41.16 - CAD51.24 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0006435
Posted Date 2025-01-23
Closing Date 2025-02-02
Demands, duties, qualifications
Definition of work:
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse II 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. This 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 Psychiatric Registered Nurse II 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 candidate 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 and other related duties as required. This work is performed independently with strong links to community stakeholders and other staff within the FACT team. Travel throughout the region may be required.

The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered 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 risks and implementing improvements.

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.
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Significant (2-5 years) and current (within the last 5 years) experience in a mental health and/or addictions setting.
• Current BLS certification for health care providers from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
• Demonstrated exceptional skills in assessment and crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to person and family-centered care in the delivery of services.
• Proven ability to work with a high degree of independence and initiative while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DSM-5.
• Proven proficiency with computer systems such as CRMS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of programs, services, and community resources.
• Demonstrated strong skills and abilities in areas of interpersonal relationships, interdisciplinary team collaboration, leadership, communication, advocacy, networking, time management and client support.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience should demonstrate consistency with community mental health and case management principles and practices.
• 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.