Psychiatric Registered Nurse II

Job Description

Psychiatric Nurse Registered II - Mental Health Unit

Permanent Full-Time (4 Positions)

Location : Goose Bay

Reporting to the Manager of the Mental Health Unit, the primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the nursing / mental health team to provide a high standard of care to the patients / families of the mental health unit.

The Psychiatric nurse I is responsible for maintaining professional organizational standards and practice in accordance with the LGH model of nursing philosophy

Qualifications :

• Graduation from an approved / recognized school of nursing program is required;
• Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required;

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

Knowledge of computer skills and ability to work with Meditech and EMR is an asset

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

Organizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care for assigned clients

Participates in the auditing process as required

Develops, coordinates and / or delivers health promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention activities

Ensures that psychiatrist / physician recommendations on treatment of patients are carried out; prepares and gives medication and injections according to psychiatrist / physician instructions;

charts patients' behavior and responses

Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans

Practices independently according to professional and organizational standards

Documents according to professional and organizational standards

Consults with clients, psychiatrists, physicians, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented, and monitored

Other related duties as required

Salary :

NS-30 of the RNUNL salary scales, $40.36 - $50.24 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.

Financial incentives that may be available, and can be combined, include :

Come Home Year Incentive up to $50,000

Sign On Bonus up to $16,000

Retention Incentive $5000 annually

Possible Relocation assistance and support

Hours of Work :

Variable shifts; variable hours

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2023000255N

NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization

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."