Registered Nurse – Community Transition Program, Recovery & Integration, Mental Health & Addictions

Job title: Registered Nurse – Community Transition Program, Recovery & Integration, Mental Health & Addictions

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Req ID: 111131
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: MHA CZ Memory Lane Initiative
Type of Employment: Hourly PT long-assignment (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Nursing NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 28-Apr-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 Health Services Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) works collaboratively within the integrated team structure and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations across the life span. The RN is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care. The RN provides clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable care settings. The RN has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidenced based nursing practice. The RN is accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve individual outcomes.

The RN supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. The RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the Community Transition Program, coordination of care and staffing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor of Nursing is an asset
• Current registration with the NSCN
• BLS-C (HCP) certification
• Previous experience in mental health or geriatric population required
• Previous supervisory experience an asset
• Post graduate in Psychiatric/Mental Health nursing an asset
• Experience in behavioural management required
• Experience in physical health and chronic disease management is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in screening, assessment and an understanding of substance misuse
• Demonstrated experience delivering evidence based treatment through individual and group interventions an asset
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to family centred care
• Have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work others effectively
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, along with strong organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in formulating and implementing care plans
• Self-directed in his/her practice with an ability to work independently and as an effective member of an inter-professional team
• Experience with the provision of supervision to nursing students and other mental health disciplines, and willingness to incorporate such responsibilities into work routine
• Proficiency in computer skills related to report writing and recording and managing data
• Innovative and flexible in his or her approach to work; carry out duties in a timely fashion
• Valid driver’s license & access to a reliable vehicle
• 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

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

Hours of Work

Long Assignment, Part Time (50%) Position; 37.5 hours bi-weekly
With an anticipated start date of May 3 2021 and an expected end date of February 1 2022
Dates are approximate and are subject to change

This facility is a 24/7 – Shifts may include days, nights and weekends

Salary Information

Registered Nurse:

$35.0366 – $41.4138 Hourly
($42.8633 with 25 years’ of RN 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.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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:

Location: Dartmouth, NS

Job date: Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:59:53 GMT