Psychiatric Nurse I

NL Health Services; Gander; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Gander is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse I for a temporary full-time position. The role involves providing crisis intervention and psychiatric nursing services in the ER as part of a collaborative Mobile Crisis Response team. Candidates must have a nursing degree, relevant certifications, and a valid driver's license. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health care within the community.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Current BLS certification for health care providers.
• A valid Class IV Driver’s License and use of a private vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in crisis intervention as part of the Mobile Crisis Response team.
• Provide psychiatric nursing interventions for patients in the ER.
• Collaborate with the Emergency Room team and other health services.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Certification in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing from CNA

Job description

Overview

Zone: Central Zone
Location: James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, Gander
Position: Psychiatric Nurse I
Department: Central Zone - HCS Mob Crisis - Gan
Type: Temporary Full-time (Approximately 6 months)
Competition Number: 44223RP1
Posted Date: 2025-03-05
Closing Date: Open until filled.

Definition of Work

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse I is a clinical position resulting from the recommendations of the Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador. The Action Plan identifies a number of initiatives as a part of a Stepped Care Approach to Mental Health and Addictions Services throughout the province.

One of these initiatives, Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) (Memphis Model) is a collaborative approach in which police and mental health professionals work together in responding to mental health crisis in the community. The psychiatric nurse will participate as a member of the crisis intervention team in provision of appropriate interventions in Mental Health crisis situations through the utilization of community base mental health approaches. The successful candidate will work closely with the RCMP in the ongoing operation of the team/service.

In keeping with the Stepped Care Approach to Mental Health and Addictions Services, this position will be responsible for providing professional standards of regional psychiatric nursing interventions for patients presenting to the ER with mental health concerns. Regional services to ER departments will be accommodated through telephone consultations and the use of Telehealth as required.

This position will work closely with the Regional Social Worker, who will work a corresponding shift in CNRHC.

The successful candidate will exercise a significant degree of independent clinical judgement, quick decision making and the ability to assess and intervene competently in various mental health concerns including crisis situations. Clinical services include, but are not limited to, mental health assessment, treatment and intervention in collaboration with the Emergency Room team, the Mental Health team and the Department of Psychiatry.

The dual role of this position includes membership on the MCR team and provision of Mental Health Services in the ER. This involves assessment, treatment, follow up and support of individuals with mental health and addictions needs throughout various mental health and addictions programs and services.

The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Current BLS certification for health care providers from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
• A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class IV Driver’s License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
• Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Mental Health/ Psychiatric Nursing from CNA.
• Completion of the Health Assessment course
• A post graduate Mental Health diploma/certificate from a recognized school/university.