Psychiatric Registered Nurse II

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone

Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

Psychiatric Registered Nurse II

Labrador Grenfell Zone - MH&A Combined Unit

Casual Call-In

NLNU

Hours :

Variable shifts; Variable Hours

Salary :

Psychiatric Registered Nurse II– NS 30 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $41.99 to $52.26 per hour, depending on experience credits, with a premium locum rate of an additional $25/hr for hours working in the locum position.

Locums must agree to work a minimum of fourteen (14) continuous days for this benefit to apply. Applicable Labrador Allowances and other benefits in accordance with the RNUNL Collective Agreement.

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Competition Number : VAC0002770

Posted Date : 2024-10-24

Closing Date : Open until filled

About the Role :

Reporting to the Manager of the Mental Health Unit, the primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the Nursing/Mental Health team to provide a high standard of care to the patients/families of the Mental Health Unit. The Psychiatric Registered Nurse II is responsible for maintaining professional organizational standards and practice in accordance with the LG model of nursing philosophy.

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;
• Knowledge of computer skills and ability to work with Meditech and EMR is an asset;
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check;

Duties (Include but not limited to):

• Provides Mental Health & Addiction screening, assessment, intervention, referral, and psychiatric rehabilitation services from a holistic view;
• Organizes, plans, implements, and evaluates the plan of care for assigned clients;
• Participates in the auditing process as required;
• Develops, coordinates and/or delivers health promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention activities;
• Ensures that Psychiatrist/Physician recommendations on treatment of patients are carried out; prepares and gives medication and injections according to Psychiatrist/Physician instructions; charts patients’ behavior and responses;
• Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans;
• Practices independently according to professional and organizational standards;
• Documents according to professional and organizational standards;
• Consults with clients, psychiatrists, physicians, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented, and monitored;
• 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."