Mental Health Liaison Nurse

Job Description

Mental Health Liaison Nurse

Psychiatric Registered Nurse I)

Permanent Full-time

Location : Happy-Valley Goose Bay, NL

PCN : 56165POS)

The Mental Health Liaison Nurse is a clinical position on the Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT) and is part of a stepped-care approach to Mental Health and Addictions services throughout the province.

The MCRT is based on the Memphis Model which is a collaborative approach whereby police and Mental Health professionals, together, respond to Mental Health crises in the community.

The incumbent will work closely with police agencies in the implementation and ongoing operations of the service. This position reports to the Mental Health & Addictions Program Manager responsible for the service.

Qualifications :

• Graduation from an approved / recognized school of nursing program is required;
• Two years work experience in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting preferred; 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;
• Knowledge of professional Mental Health nursing practices; community mental health resources and psychiatric approaches;
• foundations of practice in Mental Health and Addictions, including issues and impacts and theories, techniques and intervention;
• Effective crisis intervention, assessment, analytical, and communication skills; ability to work with minimal supervision;
• the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, other professionals and community partners;
• Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required;
• Valid driver's license and use of private vehicle;
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of good conduct and clear vulnerable sector check;

Duties : (Included but not limited to) :

• Attend Mental Health crisis calls in the community, in collaboration with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) and provide assessment and clinical intervention competently and calmly to ensure a quality service;
• Provide walk-in clinic service to individuals who present to the department, Emergency Room, and Inpatient Services;
• Provide clinical services include screening, comprehensive assessments, treatment and intervention in the context of an interdisciplinary team;
• obtain collateral information from nursing / medical staff, family members, etc and coordinate with other disciplines and available community resources to provide follow-up care;
• Documentation of all patient contacts and outcomes is also required;
• Travel may be required;
• May be required to work alone;
• Other related duties as required;

Salary :

NS-28 salary scale $37.86 to $47.16 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 :

75 Hours Bi-weekly : Variable Shifts;

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

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2023000478N

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."