Psychiatric Nurse I

NL Health Services; Grand Falls-Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Grand Falls-Windsor seeks a Psychiatric Nurse I for a temporary full-time role focusing on mental health crisis management and regional services. The candidate will perform mental health assessments and interventions while working with the RCMP. Necessary qualifications include a nursing degree, mental health certification, and a valid driver's license. This role emphasizes clinical judgment and teamwork for effective patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• A post graduate Mental Health diploma/certificate from a recognized school/university.
• Current BLS certification for health care providers.
• Completion of the Health Assessment course or willingness to complete.
• A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class IV Driver’s License and the use of a private vehicle.
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance.
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessment, treatment, and intervention.
• Integrate safety into work practices and improve worker/patient safety.
• Participate as a member of the crisis intervention team.
• Work closely with the RCMP during implementation stages.

Skills

Independent clinical judgement

Quick decision making

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Education

Post graduate Mental Health diploma/certificate

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

BLS certification

Class IV Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

Zone: Central Zone
Location: CNF - Central NL Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls - Windsor
Position: Psychiatric Nurse I
Area: Central Zone - 5171.5910801
Employment: Temporary Full-time (Approximately 5 months with possible extension)
Union: NLNU
Competition Number: VAC0016840
Posted Date: 2025-09-29
Closing Date: 2025-10-09

Hours

Hours: 75 (Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Weekends)

Salary

Salary: NS28 (CAD39.39 - CAD49.06 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 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. Once the team is established in Central Health, 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 implementation stages and in the ongoing operation of the team/service.

Prior to the full implementation of MCR and 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 JPMH (or 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.
• A post graduate Mental Health diploma/certificate from a recognized school/university.
• Current BLS certification for health care providers from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
• Completion of the Health Assessment course or willingness to complete next available course.
• A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class IV Driver’s License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
• 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.