Psych Attendant - Inpatient - Mental Health & Addictions
About The Position
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 To perform selected basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of selected patients. Any activity or service is carried out under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- Grade XII education (related psychology/social science courses an asset)
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal in a non-aggressive, non-confrontational manner
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention training or willingness to take within six (6) months of hire
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Related psychology/social science courses
- Competencies in other languages, French preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform selected basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of selected patients.
- Carry out any activity or service under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Travel insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance coverage
- Defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
