MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
Person who provides a variety of nursing services according to the bio-psycho-social needs of the users or groups of people under her/his care. She/he evaluates the health condition of users; determines and implements treatment and nursing care plans for users with complex health problems and/or problems that involve various biological, psychological and social aspects. She/he provides nursing and medical care and treatments aimed at maintaining and restoring health and preventing disease.
She/he conceives implements and evaluates health care programs that require advanced knowledge and that are aimed at solving complex mental health challenges involving various biological, psychological and social aspects. This person is involved in the development or adaptation of clinical tools and health care quality evaluation tools. She/he coordinates teamwork and plays an advisory role for mental health clients within the interdisciplinary team.
She/he identifies, for the users, the needs and interventions that require the coordination of different services within the establishment and between different establishments or related organizations. If applicable, she/he ensures the coordination of these services.
She/he is responsible for the orientation of new mental health personnel and is involved in their training. She/he supervises teaching activities aimed at the users and their relatives, and at groups of people in specific program. She/he also collaborates in research projects.
Qualifications
Education:
- Member in good standing of the O.I.I.Q;
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an undergraduate degree consisting of three (3) admissible certificates, of which two (2) are accredited certificates in Nursing;
- Holder of the training Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or OMEGA or willingness to follow it.
*The following candidates will also be considered:
- College degree in Nursing with the following:
- An acquired experience and successful completion of a trial/probation within the CBHSSJB in Mental Health, or
- A certificate in the field of mental health or psychiatry
Experience
- Two (3) years of experience as a nurse including one (1) year of experience in mental health;
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Good theoretical knowledge related to mental health and current issues and trends, and quality assurance systems;
- Knowledge related to health and social services as well as mental health programs available in the region (if any);
- Knowledge of legal aspects regarding psychiatric clients (court orders, protective custody, implementation of Bill 39, etc.);
- Good knowledge of the MSSS network, regulations and programs related to nursing care;
- Knowledge/training on Code White policy and protocol regarding violent patients;
- Knowledge of, or ability to grasp the issues and context related to First Nation health issues;
- Knowledge of Cree culture, social/health issues and Eenou/Eeyou Pimaatsiiun healing practices and paradigms is an asset;
- Ability to apply Eenou Eeyou traditional knowledge into programs and services;
- Excellent organizational abilities, critical thinking, synthesis, multi‑tasking and decision‑making skills;
- Possess strong leadership skills in working with individuals and groups;
BENEFITS
We offer a competitive benefits package that may include:
- Employer-provided housing (When available) or Transit.
- Relocation expenses covered.
- Paid travel benefits.
- Northern retention, attraction, and isolation premiums.
- Northern leave provisions.
- Eligibility for remote-region tax credits where applicable.
- Salary in accordance with MSSS salary scales.
- Long-term replacement opportunities.
- Student internships and professional placements.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Continuing education and training.
- Clinical supervision and mentorship programs.
- Career advancement opportunities.
LANGUAGES
Required
- Excellent command of English.
- Knowledge of Cree and/or French is considered a strong asset.
HOW TO APPLY
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