Psychiatric Nurse - Chesterfield Inlet - Job Share

Government of Nunavut; Chesterfield Inlet; On-site; CAD 117,669 - 135,533; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonuses

Annual Frontline Allowance

Monthly Retention Bonus

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse for a job share role in Chesterfield Inlet. This position requires working rotation every six weeks while providing crucial mental health services. The role includes responsibilities such as acting as the sole practitioner in the community and coordinating with physicians for critical patient care. Benefits include recruitment bonuses and a $23,986 annual northern allowance. This opportunity is open to all applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering specialized services to individuals with mental illness and/or concurrent disorders.
• Ability to act as a point of contact for physicians regarding patient critical care information.

Responsibilities

• Work as the only professional registered practitioner in the community delivering specialized services.
• Coordinate with local and territorial physicians for assessments and critical care.

Job description

Title

Psychiatric Nurse – Job Share

Department

Health

Community

Chesterfield Inlet

Requisition Number

742

Type of Employment

Job Share – 6 week rotation

Salary Range

$117,669 to $135,533 per year, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance

$23,986 per year

Housing

Subsidized Staff Housing is Available

Union Status

Nunavut Employees Union

Closing Date

Open until filled

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Supervisor Interdisciplinary practice or designate, the incumbent may work as the only professional registered practitioner in the community to deliver specialized services to individuals with mental illness and/or problems, concurrent disorders, addictions, and suicide ideations/attempts.
• Acts as a point of contact for physicians, both locally and territorially, and out of territory for assessments and patient critical care information.

Benefits & Incentives

• Recruitment bonuses include: $5,000 on start date, $5,000 at 18 months of service and $10,000 at 30 months of service.
• Additional premiums include a $9,000 Annual Frontline Allowance and a $375 Monthly Retention Bonus ($4,500 per year).
• For Job shares, salary, bonuses/allowances are pro‑rated in accordance with hours worked.

Additional Information

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.