psychiatric nurse

Zone: Labrador Grenfell ZoneLocation: LHC - Goose Bay - Labrador Health CentrePsychiatric Registered Nurse IILabrador Grenfell Zone - MH&A Combined UnitPermanent Full-timeNLNU56235POSHours: 75 Hours biweekly (Shift Work, 12 hours; Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Days)Salary: NS30 (CAD41.99 - CAD52.26 per hour)Financial incentives may be available and can be combined including:Signing bonus up to $16,000Come Home Incentive up to $50,000Relocation Assistance and SupportStudent bursaries up to $10,000For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] *subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annuallyThis position may be eligible for consideration in the Rural Student Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information please visit Canada Student Loan Forgiveness - Canada.caCompetition Number: VAC0026288Posted Date: 2026-06-25Closing Date: Open until filled.About the Role:Reporting to the Manager of the Mental Health Unit, the primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the nursing/mental health team to provide a high standard of care to the patients/families of the mental health unit. The Psychiatric Nurse II is responsible for maintaining professional organizational standards and practice in accordance with the LGZ model of nursing philosophy.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.Knowledge of computer skills and ability to work with Meditech and EMR is an asset.The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check.Duties: (Included but not limited to):Provide mental health & addiction screening, assessment, intervention, referral, and psychiatric rehabilitation services from a holistic view.Organizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care for assigned clients.Participates in the auditing process as required.Develops, coordinates and/or delivers health promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention activities.Ensures that psychiatrist/physician recommendations on treatment of patients are carried out; prepares and gives medication and injections according to psychiatrist/physician instructions; charts patients? behavior and responses.Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.Practices independently according to professional and organizational standards.Documents according to professional and organizational standards.Consults with clients, psychiatrists, physicians, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented, and monitored.Other related duties as required.

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Sep 13, 2026