psychiatric nurse
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Psychiatric Registered Nurse I
Posted on April 27, 2026 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Zone: Labrador Grenfell ZoneLocation: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NLPsychiatric Registered Nurse ILabrador Grenfell Zone - PHE M/H Promotion ProgPermanent Full-TimeNLNU56031POS(Revised October 24, 2025 - Reposted Open Until Filled from VAC0012229)Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly; Variable Shifts;Salary: NS28 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $39.39 - $49.06 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Benefits;https://www.nlta.nl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Labrador-Benefits-Agreement-Tentative-Agreement-Final.pdfFinancial incentives may be available and can be combined including:Signing Bonus up to $16,000;Come Home Incentive up to $50,000;Relocation Assistance and Support;Student Bursaries up to $10,000;Competition Number: VAC0017791Posted Date: 2025-10-24Closing Date: Open until filled.About the RoleReporting to the Manager of Mental Health & Addictions, the primary purpose of this position is to provide mental health & addiction services to individuals and families at the Labrador Health Centre. Services include screening, assessment, intervention, community outreach, promotion, and prevention activities.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;Experience working in a community health setting with focus on health promotion preferred;Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS);Knowledge of computer skills and ability to work with Meditech and EMR is an asset;Valid drivers license and use of private vehicle;The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check;Duties: (Included but not limited to)Provides mental health & addiction screening, assessment, intervention, referral and psychiatric rehabilitation services from a holistic view for inpatients, outpatients, families, and/or communities;Organizes, plans, implements and evaluates the plan of care for assigned FACTT and MH&A service users in collaboration with the client, their circle of care, and the multi-disciplinary team;Works as an active team member of the Mental Health & Addictions team (including FACTT), by counselling individuals and family members regarding behavioral modifications, symptom management, rehabilitation, social adjustment, and financial assistance;Develops, coordinates and/or delivers health promotion, maintenance and illness prevention activities;Provides brief talk therapy and other related therapeutic interventions based on assessment of the service user;Ensures that doctor?s instructions on treatment of patients are carried out; prepares and gives medication and injections according to doctor?s instructions; charts patients? behavior and responses;Maintains timely and accurate documentation according to professional and organizational standards;Consults with clients, physicians, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented and monitored;This position exercises a significant degree of independent clinical judgment while providing services to individuals who are seeking or requiring service. As we continue to implement other recommendations from ?Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador?, the incumbent will assume other responsibilities;Travel may be required;May be required to work alone;Performs 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 pos- Location Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
- Work location On site
- Salary$39.39 to $49.06HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2186814
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