Job Description

Location: Waterford Hospital

Psychiatric Registered Nurse IIB (Care Facilitator)
Mental Health and Addictions Program
W3A - Acute Care Nursing Unit
Permanent, Full-Time
03528POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days)
Salary NS-32 ($38.67 - $47.85 per hour)
Competition Number 2023004438
Posted Date 13 July 2023
Closing Date 23 July 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. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse IIB (Care Facilitator) with the Mental Health and Addictions Program, Waterford Hospital, works under the direction of and reports to the Division Manager to provide leadership in the daily management of care delivery.

The Care Facilitator acts as a resource with clinical expertise for the Program and Division and promotes/coordinates an interdisciplinary team approach in the delivery of quality patient care. Responsibilities include participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality initiatives, leading and participating in policy development, collaborating with Educators/Division Managers/Staff to identify, coordinate, and develop staff orientation, student orientation/placements and continuing education initiatives, planning and coordinating staff replacement needs, participating in committees, providing education to patients and families and participating in ongoing education The Care Facilitator also formulates and implements treatment plans for patients with complex discharge needs in collaboration with the psychiatrist, treatment team and community stakeholders, attends rounds, takes a leadership role in nursing within the division, and develops and maintains strong links to community agencies. Other related duties may be required as needed.

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):
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 behavior and body language.
Occasionally, required to drive to patients homes for visits or to accompany them to community agencies or resources.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized post-secondary nursing education program with a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or equivalent education or training is required
Practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL).
Active certification in BCLS.
Minimum of five (5) years\' experience within the last seven (7) years in adult acute care mental health is required.
Demonstrated progressive leadership experience is required.
Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal, team building, communication and decision making skills.
Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently.
Demonstrated facilitation skills with staff and student clinical initiatives.
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 numbers 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.

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.

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