Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry Unit - Mental Health & Addictions

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Req ID: 177445
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital  
Department: MHA WZ Inpatient Psychiatry SW
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Nursing Position
Posting Closing Date: 31-May-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

 

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

 

 

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Inpatient Mental Health and Addictions, the Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and provides safe, competent patient care within the full LPN scope of practice. This position requires thorough knowledge of human behavior in application of the nursing process.  The LPN will develop a professional knowledge base and skills related to psychiatric nursing. This position is able to assess patient needs in collaboration with the patient and/or significant other and ensure therapeutic interventions are carried out, as well as act as a patient advocate and assist in promoting mental health. The LPN will work rotating shifts as assigned.

 

The duties of the Licensed Practical Nurse will be carried out in accordance with the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)
• CPR Certification or BCLS – C
• One year Mental Health & Addictions experience in the past five years
  •  If there are no candidates with one year experience, candidates with six months Mental Health & Addictions experience in the past five years will be evaluated;
  •  If there are no candidates with six months experience, candidates with no experience will be evaluated.
• Strong current physical and psychosocial assessment skills
• Commitment to care planning/discharge planning
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment and also effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
• Demonstrated commitment to self-learning and continuous professional development
• Previous work experience in psychiatric nursing preferred
• Evidence of recent education/courses relevant to psychiatric mental health nursing preferred
• Commitment to maintain and protect patient, client, and personal safety on an ongoing basis
• Commitment to confidentiality and privacy of NSH patients and clients
• Annually access the training and education on patient, client and personal safety made available by NSH
• The successful applicant will have a commitment to the mission and values of Nova Scotia Health
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

 

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Temporary Full Time position; 75 Hours Bi Weekly 
• Approximately 12 Months
• Dates are subject to change 

Compensation and Incentives

$31.11 - $35.10 Hourly

 

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

 

Once You've Applied

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