Job Description

Location: Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre

Community Health Registered Nurse I (Revised) (Repost)
Mental Health and Addictions - Geriatric Psychiatry Day Hospital
Temporary, Full-Time (Until September 30, 2024, with the possibility of extension)
02958RP1
Hours 0-150 hours in a four-week period. This position usually works 75 hours bi-weekly, 8-hour day shifts.
Salary NS-30, ($35.74 - $44.38 per hour)
Competition Number 2023004638
Posted Date 8 November 2023
Closing Date 18 November 2023

About Us
Newfoundland 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 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.
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Job Summary
The Community Health Nurse I (Community Mental Health Nurse) is an integral member of the Geriatric Psychiatry Day Hospital interdisciplinary team located at the Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre. The primary purpose of the position is to provide clinical nursing services to a geriatric population who have been diagnosed with a psychiatric illness and are living in the community. This includes assessment, coordination of services, referrals and intervention (i.e. education, consultation, advocacy, counseling, crisis intervention and home visits). He/she will also be expected to develop education on geriatric mental health issues for various groups. The position will also provide relief to registered nurses in the geriatric psychiatry day hospital program when they are unavailable, completing group and individual therapy to clients attending geriatric psychiatry day hospital programming.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Work demands occasionally result in fatigue requiring periods of rest, but strength and endurance is generally not required.
Occasionally lifts objects Regularly performs counselling sessions with clients and or family members with a requirement to sit for prolonged periods.
May require constant sitting for meetings, documentation, or computer research.
Constantly uses fine finger/precision, auditory, sensory and visual concentration to provide and conduct assessments, observe/monitor clients, provide feedback to clients and other health care providers and complete documentation.
A high level of attentiveness and vigilance is required when working alone and during counselling sessions to ensure safety or detect impending danger/harm to self or client.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized post-secondary nursing education program is required.*
Current and continuing practicing license with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) and BLS Certification is required.
Experience working in Public Health nursing is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and able to work both collaboratively and with a high degree of independence and initiative.
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 is required.

*Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor Degree in Nursing must be willing to complete an approved/recognized post diploma/certificate program in Public Health/Community Health at the first available opportunity as determined by the employer. The successful applicant must successfully complete the post diploma/certificate program within the program\'s designated timeframe and will start work in the position upon successful completion. Funding to complete the program will be provided by NLHS.

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.

Please note that job offers will be made in accordance with Article 23.12 of the RNUNL Collective Agreement.

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 up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (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.

Eastern Health 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.

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