Psychiatric Nurse I

NL Health Services; Gander; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse I for a temporary full-time position. The role involves participating in a crisis intervention team, providing psychiatric nursing care, and responding to mental health crises. Candidates must demonstrate relevant nursing qualifications and registration. The position requires strong decision-making and crisis intervention skills, with a focus on patient-centered care.

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.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the crisis intervention team.
• Provide professional standards of regional psychiatric nursing interventions.
• Assess, treat, and support individuals with mental health needs.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador

Current BLS certification

Job description

Zone: Central Zone

Location: James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, Gander

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse I

Department/Program: Central Zone - HCS Mob Crisis - Gan

Employment Type: Temporary Full-time (Approximately 6 months)

Competition Number: VAC0008200

Posted Date: 2025-03-05

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Hours

75 (12 hours, Other Shift; Days, Evenings, Weekends)

Salary

NS28 (CAD38.62 - CAD48.10 per hour)

Definition of Work

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse I is a clinical position resulting from the recommendations of the Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Additions 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.

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.