Location: Waterford Hospital
Psychiatric Registered Nurse IIA (Team Leader) * REVISED *
Mental Health and Addictions Program
CHS Act Team 2
Permanent, Full-Time
22782POS Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days) Salary NS-31 ($42.63 - $52.69 per hour) Competition Number 2024005236 Posted Date 29 July 2024 Closing Date 8 August 2024
About UsNewfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.
NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca
Job SummaryThe Psychiatric Nurse IIA is an integral member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) that provides intensive mobile services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and concurrent related complexities of mental health issues/disorders. The Team Leader is responsible for providing comprehensive client assessments and supports individuals in establishing personal recovery plans as well as short and long-term goals. The Team Leader is assigned a clinical caseload in addition to the team lead.
This position is responsible for directing the day-to-day clinical operations, coordinating clients' intake and assessment process including scheduling intake interviews and doing initial client assessments, as well as coordinating daily ACT team meetings. The position also includes assisting clients with taking, administering, and delivering medications; educating clients regarding coping with side effects and drug interactions; providing clients with daily living and community inclusion such as assessing physical health; educating clients on nutrition and ensuring that nutritional needs are met. The Team Leader provides clinical orientation to new staff, including Psychiatry residents.
The Team Leader is knowledgeable in the MHCTA legislation and attends meetings and completes documentation related to clients who have a community treatment order (CTO). The Team Lead is knowledgeable in waitlist management and completes monthly statistical reports.
The position will consult and work in partnership with local employers, service providers, and community agencies in the provision of service to clients of the ACT team. The position provides education and presentations about ACT within Eastern Health as well as community agencies. This work is performed independently with strong links to community stakeholders and other staff within the ACT team. The position reports to the Program Manager for the ACT team.
Job DemandsRequirementsBy applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly moves or lifts between 5 - 10 lbs, occasionally moves or lifts up to 25 lbs and occasionally is required to push patients in wheelchairs over 50 lbs.
Regularly walks, stands or sits to provide care or to observe patients.
Regularly uses fine finger/precision work requiring steadiness and accurate movement/control.
Visual concentration is required to observe a patient's behaviour and body language.
Occasionally required to drive to patients homes for visits or to accompany them to community agencies or resources.
Job QualificationsGraduation from an approved/recognized post-secondary nursing education program with a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing OR a diploma in Nursing supplemented by a Post-Basic course or CNA Certification in Psychiatric Nursing is required.
Practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL).
Active certification in BLS.
Minimum of five (5) years' experience within the last seven (7) years in Adult Mental Health nursing in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Acute Care or Ambulatory Care/Community Mental Health is required.
Experience and knowledge of adolescent and youth Mental Health.
Demonstrated competencies in organizational, leadership, interpersonal, team building, communication and decision making skills.
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required
Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.
If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health 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 Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit.
Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca
Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext. 5-2 immediately.To become a part of our team, please submit an updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information For Recruitment Related InquiriesTelephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.
If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.
NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.