Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) - Casual

The Newly; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive mental health clinic in Halifax is seeking a Registered Nurse for casual employment. The role involves providing comprehensive, client-centered care, facilitating psychoeducation groups, and assisting clients with mental health and addiction challenges. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in nursing, registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing, and experience in mental health assessment. The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems, providing critical support in a dynamic clinical environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Accessibility accommodations

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in mental health assessment/triage required.
• Experience in addictions assessment and treatment is an asset.
• Willingness to obtain BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive client-centered care.
• Monitor clients during psychopharmacological treatment.
• Facilitate psychoeducation groups.
• Support clients in crisis situations.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Addictions support

Client-centered care

Crisis management

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Registration with NSCN

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Medical Records systems

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Registered Nurse
FTE: Casual
Vacancy: 1
Schedule: Shifts during operational hours of Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Newly Institute Halifax Clinic (#3001, 7071 Bayers Rd, Halifax, NS)

ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE

The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry, our community, and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose-built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies, our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access, rapid resolution, and rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and chronic pain.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Halifax clinical team on a casual basis.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services you will providing comprehensive client-centered care, trauma therapy, and addictions support for individuals struggling with complex mental health conditions. This role is a key part of our dynamic clinical team and reflects our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation.

Accountabilities

• Effective assessment of client status
• Prepare, and facilitate ketamine treatment
• Monitor and support clients during psychopharmacological treatment
• Support clients in crisis or dysregulation, such as managing panic attacks, or providing de-escalation
• Facilitatepsychoeducation groups(Based on Psychoeducation, DBT Skills, Mindfulness, FamilySupport, and Addictions Support)
• Assist in grounding and reflection postpsychopharmacological treatment
• Complete client intakes and case management support
• Support clients receiving substance abuse treatment with biological monitoring, relapse prevention planning, psychoeducation, motivational interviewing
• Participate in weekly case consultations and complex case discussions with the interdisciplinary team
• Work collaboratively with other therapists by sharing a client caseload
• Complete assessment, and discharge reports in a timely manner

WHAT YOU BRING

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in mental health assessment/triage and treatment is required.
• Experience in addictions assessment and treatment, mental health group facilitation, and/or care plan development is a significant asset.
• Equivalencies of education may be considered.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.

Registration and membership with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) in good standing is required.

BLS and or willingness to obtain is required. ACLS training is an asset.

Technical Competences

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is also required.

Background Check

Offers are conditional, subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check inclusive of vulnerable sectors.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family status, and physical and mental disabilities. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email [e-mail].

APPLICATION CLOSING

The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.