Psychiatric Nurse- Job Share (Iqaluit)

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 117,669 - 135,533; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized Staff Housing

Northern Allowance

Retention Bonus

Annual Frontline Allowance

Pro-rated bonuses

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse for a Job Share position in Iqaluit. The role involves delivering specialized services to individuals with mental health issues, addictions, and providing critical care information. The position offers a salary range of $117,669 to $135,533 per year with additional benefits such as a Northern Allowance of $16,328 per year, bonuses totaling $20,000 after certain periods of service, and subsidized staff housing. Ideal candidates should be registered nurses with specialization in psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with specialization in psychiatric care.
• Experience in delivering services for mental illness and concurrent disorders.
• Ability to work independently in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized services to individuals with mental illness and addictions.
• Act as a point of contact for physicians for assessments and critical care.
• Provide support for suicide ideations and attempts.

Job description

Title

Psychiatric Nurse- Job Share

Location

Iqaluit

Employment Type

Job Share – 6-8 week rotation

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: $117,669 to $135,533 per year, 37.5 hours/week
• Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year
• Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available
• Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
• Bonuses: $5,000 on start date, $5,000 at 18 months of service and $10,000 at 30 months of service (full time). For job shares salary, bonuses/allowances are pro-rated.
• $9,000 Annual Frontline Allowance
• $375 Monthly Retention Bonus ($4,500 per year)

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. The incumbent acts as a point of contact for physicians, locally, territorially, and out of territory, for assessments and patient critical care information.