Community Mental Health Nurse – Seniors Clinic – Mental Health & Addictions

Job title: Community Mental Health Nurse – Seniors Clinic – Mental Health & Addictions

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Req ID: 108382
Location: Western Zone, Chipman Facility
Company: NSHA
Department: MHA WZ Adult CP
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Nursing NSNU
Posting Closing Date: 22-Mar-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health and Addictions, The Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) works to full scope of practice as a registered nurse within a mental health multidisciplinary team to collaboratively provide an optimal level of care and treatment in a holistic manner which is respectful of the client’s bio, psycho, social, cultural and spiritual needs, and along a continuum of health (prevention, promotion, treatment, management and rehabilitation) services. They understand and work within the Standards for Mental Health Services in Nova Scotia.

The CMHN ensures that the principles and practices that guide NSHA such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Diploma RN with equivalent experience
• Minimum of two (2) years recent and relevant experience working in the mental health field
• Registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
• Current in first aid and CPR
• Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Ongoing professional development and competence is required
• Identifies, achieves, and maintains own professional development needs and competencies, seeks appropriate learning opportunities, understanding of the Standards for Mental Health Services in Nova Scotia and evaluates own learning
• Computer proficiency – MS Word and Outlook, etc.
• Demonstrated accountability
• Demonstrated judgment and decision making skills
• Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
• Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
• Commitment to the Standards for Mental Health Services in Nova Scotia
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Successful external applicants are required to provide a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

Preferred (Considered an Asset):

• CNA Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing Certification
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation nursing course
• Suicide Risk Assessment training
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Program

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent full-time (100%) position; 75.00 hours bi-weekly.

Travel to other sites is required and must have access to reliable vehicle.

Salary Information

Community Mental Health Nurse (RN03):

$36.13 – $42.43 hourly

($43.92 hourly with 25 years of nursing experience).

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Nursing bargaining unit – NSNU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Expected salary: $36.13 – 42.43 per hour

Location: Kentville, NS

Job date: Sun, 14 Mar 2021 07:59:59 GMT