Psychiatric Registered Nurse II (MCRT)

Location: MANI - North West River / Sheshatshiu - Clinic

Psychiatric Registered Nurse II (MCRT)

Labrador Grenfell Zone - Mental Health & Addictions Services

Permanent Full-time

NLNU

56556POS

Hours : 75 Hours Biweekly (Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Weekends)

Salary : NS30 (CAD41.99 - CAD52.26 per hour) Plus applicable Labrador Allowance.

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Financial incentives may be available and can be combined with a required Return in Service Commitment:

• Signing bonus up to $16,000
• Come Home Incentive up to $50,000
• Relocation Assistance and Support
• Student bursaries up to $10,000

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*subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually

This position may be eligible for consideration in the Rural Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Competition Number : VAC0029926

Posted Date : 2026-10-07

Closing Date : Open until filled.

About the Role

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse II is a clinical position on the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT). The MCRT offers an innovative response to persons experiencing mental health-related crisis by providing in-person interventions directly in the community to persons experiencing mental health crisis where and when it occurs. The MCRT is an Emergency Service responding to unknown clients/unpredictable situations in a variety of community settings as determined by need and coordinating when needed with other services such as police/paramedics. The MCRT responds within specific geographic boundaries which includes Sheshatshiu and North West River. This position will also provide virtual support to other sites.

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).

Completion of a post-basic course or CNA certification in Psychiatric Nursing is an asset.

Current BCLS for Health Care Providers Certification is required.

Minimum of two (2) years' experience within the last four (4) in Mental Health is required.

Significant and current knowledge in utilizing community mental health resources and psychiatric approaches, such as supportive counselling and crisis and suicide intervention.

Demonstrated knowledge of professional mental health nursing practices; community resource utilization; foundations of practice in the areas of mental health, including related issues and impacts; and related theories, techniques and intervention.

Experience working with Indigenous populations.

This position exercises a significant degree of independent clinical judgment;

The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct.

A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 driver’s license.

The use of a private vehicle is required.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.

Duties: (Included but not limited to)

Attend mental health crisis calls in the community and provide assessment and clinical intervention competently and calmly to ensure a quality service.

Provide virtual Mental Health assessment and support to other sites using a secure video platform.

Participate in clinical case conferencing activities and community mental health research and quality assurance.

The incumbent will conduct mental health assessments, obtain collateral information from nursing/medical staff, family members, etc and coordinate with other disciplines and available community resources to provide follow-up care, to enhance service to clients.

Provide clinical consultation to other clinic team members and to individuals who are seeking or requiring service. These clinical services include screening, comprehensive assessments, treatment and intervention in the context of an interdisciplinary team, etc.

Provide timely, culturally sensitive and trauma informed care to individuals currently experiencing or following an emergency or crisis.

Other related duties as required, travel may be required, may be required to work alone.

*Preference will be given to applicants residing in the community.

*Preference will be given to candidates fluent in Innu-aimun (identify on application).