Urgent Care/Crisis Clinician – Urgent Care Services – Mental Health & Addictions

Job title: Urgent Care/Crisis Clinician – Urgent Care Services – Mental Health & Addictions

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Req ID: 109796
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: MHA EZ Crisis Response SMR
Type of Employment: Hourly FT short-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: NSNU
Posting Closing Date: 26-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

This position is a member of the Crisis/Urgent Care Service within the Mental Health and Addictions program of care. Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions, the clinician provides advance level assessment, intervention, care planning, and brief follow up for crisis/urgent care clients across the lifespan, with the goal of stabilization and connection to necessary mental health and addictions services. The majority of consults are from the Emergency Department, but may also come from other services or departments both internal and external to Nova Scotia Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing (consideration will be given to diploma prepared candidates who have experience working with the patient population and are able to demonstrate equivalency to a degree based on post entry level courses and experience)
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
• Two years’ clinical experience specific to Mental Health & Addictions
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in conducting crisis response/urgent care assessments and consultation services in emergency departments and/or mobile crisis in the community
• Post Graduate of Mental Health Program or Canadian Nurses Association Specialty Certification in MHA or willingness to obtain
• BLS-C (HCP) Certification
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention
• Valid NS Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience in case management of high-risk clients
• 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 clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

Full-time (100%) short-assignment; 75.00 hours bi-weekly.

With an anticipated start date of May 1, 2021 and an expected end date of October 31, 2021 (approximately 6 months).

These dates are approximate and may be subject to change.

Salary Information

Urgent Care/Crisis Clinician (RN03):

$36.13 – $42.44 hourly

($43.92 hourly 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.

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.

Job Segment: Clinic, Medical, Urgent Care, Psychology, Counseling, Healthcare

Expected salary: $36.13 – 42.44 per hour

Location: Antigonish, NS

Job date: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:56:15 GMT