Mental Health RN

Bayshore • Halifax, NS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bayshore HealthCare is one of Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services. Bayshore is looking for passionate and caring Mental Health Registered Nurses to join their team. Bayshore Nurses are dedicated to providing exceptional Nursing care while ensuring clients are treated with respect, dignity and kindness. As a member of the team, you will use your clinical judgment and skills to ensure clients receive the highest quality care. Nursing care will be delivered with compassion, excellence and responsiveness, in the comfort and safety of their specific care setting. This is a full and part-time career opportunity.

Requirements

• RN level nurses who have graduated from an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current registration with the provincial licensing body.
• Current CPR certification required
• Clear criminal background check (with vulnerable sector screening), negative TB test
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable vehicle
• Excellent command of the English language; spoken and written
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Able to work well with team members internal and external to the organization
• Required to work independently
• Requires advanced knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Mindful of accuracy and thoroughness of data entry for reporting requirements
• Excellent telephone and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that include active listening

Nice To Haves

• mental health certification with minimum two years demonstrated clinical experience in a mental health setting, managing patients with both acute and chronic medical conditions preferred
• Motivational interviewing skills/experience an asset

Responsibilities

• Assess the client’s specific program needs
• Facilitate access to provider of second opinion consults
• Collect necessary information (condition specific questionnaires) and consents
• Support collection of medical records required for the second opinion
• Arrange for and participate in the post second opinion conference with the client and their families to discuss the results
• Provide an explanation of the recommended treatment plan options as required
• Facilitate the implementation of the recommendations from the conference
• Assist with any follow-up questions back to the second opinion provider
• Assist with setting up any treatment options
• Utilizing standard tools, assess the clients need for health coaching considering the individuals knowledge of the condition, stability of the condition and/or motivation to self-manage their condition
• Provide health coaching using motivational interviewing techniques to assist clients with goal setting based on strategies developed for the individuals readiness to learn
• Assess clients health coaching outcomes using standardized tools
• Provide strategies to reduce side effects of medications and treatments
• Guide the client too alternate treatment location(s) if requested
• Document all client related activities (tasks, phone calls and emails) in the client electronic database, including duration of these activities
• Ensure patient records are maintained and data accurate to meet program reporting requirements
• Participate in program quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company’s Quality Management System and ensuring best practice is reflected
• Maintaining skills and competencies by participating in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures
• Participates in proactive Health and Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health and Safety risks or concerns. Responsible for completing Accident Reports for all direct reports who injure themselves on the job, within 24 hours of the incident
• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
• Complete other tasks as requested

Benefits

• company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family
• efficient work schedules that prioritize more care time and reduce travel
• Access managers and schedulers who are committed to supporting your important clinical work
• company-provided mobile devices for streamlined documentation and effective communication
• paid sick days, orientation, and training
• competitive compensation for work-related travel requirements
• company-contributed retirement savings plan
• opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our organization
• top industry wages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level