Mental Health Liaison Nurse

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director Health Services (Acute Care), the Mental Health Liaison Nurse (MHLN) is part of the Emergency Department Team and functions in a shared care model. The MHLN will assist and support assessment, treatment, disposition, and short term follow up of people experiencing mental health issues / crises in the emergency room (i.e. follow-up while in the facility and / or brief post discharge linkage to resources; with client’s other care providers; and other agency staff as required), and including the facilitation of hospital admissions. As part of the Emergency Department team, the MHLN will facilitate hospital admissions, follow-up while an inpatient and offer links to resources as required.

The MHLN will exercise an appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years acute mental health experience in the last three years.
• Experience with the shared care model of mental health service delivery.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Qualifications and Skills

Physical Requirements