Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Labrador City, NL, Canada - NL Health Services

Description

Job Description

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE I
Temporary Full-time

Location:
Natuashish Community Clinic

Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health & Addictions, the primary purpose of this position is to provide mental health & addiction services to individuals and families in Natuashish.

Services include screening, assessment, intervention, community outreach, promotion, prevention activities and an active member of the FACT team (Flexible Assertive Community Treatment).

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 in a time frame deemed acceptable by the employer;
" Two years work experience in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting preferred;
" Experience working in a community health setting with focus on health promotion preferred;
" Valid drivers license and use of private vehicle;
" Clear Certificate of Conduct.
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties:
(Included but not limited to)
" Provides mental health & addiction screening, assessment, intervention, referral and psychiatric rehabilitation services from a holistic view for inpatients, outpatients, families, and/or communities;
" Work with the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team, this includes counselling individuals and family members regarding behavioral modifications, symptom management, rehabilitation, social adjustment, and financial assistance,
" Develops, coordinates and/or delivers health promotion, maintenance and illness prevention activities;
" Ensures that doctor's instructions on treatment of patients are carried out; prepares and gives medication and injections according to doctor's instructions; charts patients' behavior and responses;
" Maintains timely and accurate documentation according to professional and organizational standards;
" Consults with clients, physicians, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented and monitored;
" Provides support to other members of the multidisciplinary team across the region, which may include providing coverage and/or traveling to various parts of the region to assist with service delivery;
" This position exercises a significant degree of independent clinical judgment while providing services to individuals who are seeking or requiring service.

As we continue to implement other recommendations from "Towards Recovery:
The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador", the incumbent will assume other responsibilities.
" Performs other related duties as required;
" Other related duties as required, travel may be required, may be required to work alone.


Salary:
" NS - 28 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $ per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.


Hours of Work:
" 75 hours Bi-weekly; variable shifts.
Labrador-Grenfell Health Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number N
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