Registered Nurse

Medavie; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health solutions provider in Charlottetown is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Mobile Mental Health Team. This role involves responding to individuals in crisis, performing mental health assessments, and coordinating care with various service providers. Ideal candidates should have expertise in crisis intervention and mental health. This is a permanent position with a focus on improving the wellbeing of Canadians.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with crisis intervention skills.
• Experience in mental health assessments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of service providers.

Responsibilities

• Respond to individuals in crisis requiring mental health support.
• Conduct risk assessments and coordinate care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary service providers.

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Permanent

Closing date:

Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians.

With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training.

We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada's most pressing physical and mental health care challenges.

As an employee of Medavie Health Services, we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.

In partnership with the Government of Prince Edward Island, Medavie Health Services operates PEI's Mobile Mental Health Service that provides a community-focused response to Islanders experiencing mental health concerns. These services are offered both over the phone and in person visits.

As part of the Mobile Mental Health Team, operated by Medavie Health Services, this position responds to individuals in crisis requiring de-escalation, mental health and risk assessments, and coordination of care and supports in the community. The Registered Nurse works collaboratively with other interdisciplinary service providers such as, but not limited to, Community Mental Health and Addictions, Primary Care, Psychiatry, EMS, justice, victims' services, child and family services, and police services.