Seeking Experienced Candidates - Registered Psychiatric Nurses - Mental Health & Addictions
About The Position
Nova Scotia Health is seeking experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) to join their growing Mental Health and Addictions team. This role involves providing patient-centred care in a collaborative and evolving program across diverse clinical environments in Nova Scotia. The RPN will be responsible for assessment, planning, treatment, intervention, and crisis management for clients. Key duties include participating in quality initiatives, engaging in collaborative person-centred care, and utilizing information technology to support best practices. The role requires the application of psychiatric nursing processes through critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, as well as providing teaching, counseling, and advocacy for patients and their families. Care is to be delivered from a trauma-informed lens, adhering to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics set by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing, and within the policies and procedures of Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Psychiatric Nursing required.
- Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required.
- Two (2) years recent clinical experience specific to Mental Health & Addictions.
- BLS-C (HCP) Certification required.
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCVI) required.
- Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Certification or willingness to obtain.
- Experience in working with high risk clients.
- Ability to work effectively in multiple software applications.
Responsibilities
- Provides assessment and planning for clients.
- Delivers treatment and intervention for clients.
- Manages crises for clients.
- Participates in quality initiatives in the program of care.
- Engages in collaborative person-centred care.
- Uses available information technology to support best practice.
- Utilizes psychiatric nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making.
- Provides teaching, counseling, and advocacy on behalf of patients and their families.
- Provides safe, quality, family-centred care from a trauma-informed lens.
- Acts professionally and is accountable for their own practice.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Travel insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
