Psychiatric Registered Nurse I

NL Health Services; Happy Valley-Goose Bay; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse I for a permanent full-time role. The position involves providing mental health and addiction services, requiring a recognized nursing degree and current licensure. Responsibilities include assessment, intervention, and collaboration with teams. Financial incentives, including signing bonuses and relocation assistance, may be available. A valid driver's license is required. The role emphasizes independent judgment and effective teamwork.

Benefits

Signing Bonus up to $16,000

Come Home Incentive up to $50,000

Relocation Assistance

Student Bursaries up to $10,000

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program is required.
• Current and ongoing licensure with the CRNNL.
• Two years of experience in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health & addiction screening and assessment.
• Organize and implement care plans for mental health service users.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Counseling

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Computer skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Graduation from an approved nursing program

Current CRNNL licensure

Advanced Studies in Mental Health Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Tools

Meditech

EMR

Job description

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone

Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

Psychiatric Registered Nurse I

Labrador Grenfell Zone - PHE M/H Promotion Prog

Permanent Full-Time

NLNU

56031POS (Revised October 24, 2025 - Reposted Open Until Filled from VAC0012229)

Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly; Variable Shifts;

Salary:

NS28 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $39.39 - $49.06 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Benefits;

https://www.nlta.nl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Labrador-Benefits-Agreement-Tentative-Agreement-Final.pdf

Financial incentives may be available and can be combined including:

• Signing Bonus up to $16,000;
• Come Home Incentive up to $50,000;
• Relocation Assistance and Support;
• Student Bursaries up to $10,000;

Competition Number: VAC0017791

Posted Date: 2025-10-24

Closing Date: Open until filled.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health & Addictions, the primary purpose of this position is to provide mental health & addiction services to individuals and families at the Labrador Health Centre. Services include screening, assessment, intervention, community outreach, promotion, and prevention activities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required;
• Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required;
• Advanced Studies in Mental Health Certificate or Canadian Nursing Association Psychiatric Nursing Certificate, or willingness to obtain in a time frame deemed acceptable by the employer;
• Two years work experience in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting preferred;
• Experience working in a community health setting with focus on health promotion preferred;
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS);
• Knowledge of computer skills and ability to work with Meditech and EMR is an asset;
• Valid drivers license and use of private vehicle;
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check;

Duties

• Provides mental health & addiction screening, assessment, intervention, referral and psychiatric rehabilitation services from a holistic view for inpatients, outpatients, families, and/or communities;
• Organizes, plans, implements and evaluates the plan of care for assigned FACTT and MH&A service users in collaboration with the client, their circle of care, and the multi-disciplinary team;
• Works as an active team member of the Mental Health & Addictions team (including FACTT), by counselling individuals and family members regarding behavioral modifications, symptom management, rehabilitation, social adjustment, and financial assistance;
• Develops, coordinates and/or delivers health promotion, maintenance and illness prevention activities;
• Provides brief talk therapy and other related therapeutic interventions based on assessment of the service user;
• Ensures that doctor?s instructions on treatment of patients are carried out; prepares and gives medication and injections according to doctor?s instructions; charts patients? behavior and responses;
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation according to professional and organizational standards;
• Consults with clients, physicians, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented and monitored;
• This position exercises a significant degree of independent clinical judgment while providing services to individuals who are seeking or requiring service. As we continue to implement other recommendations from ?Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador?, the incumbent will assume other responsibilities;
• Travel may be required;
• May be required to work alone;
• Performs other related duties as required;

?If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit.?