Psychiatric Nurse

Title: Psychiatric Nurse Department: Health Community: Clyde River, Pond Inlet, Qikiqtarjuaq, Pangnirtung Requisition Number: 738 Type of Employment: Indeterminate Salary range: $117,669 to $133,533 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $24,535 to $29,149 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union Closing date: Open until filled This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. For Community Health Nurse position that is full time and permanent, recruitment bonuses include: $5,000 on start date, $5,000 at 18 months of service and $10,000 at 30 months of service. Additional premiums include a $9,000 Annual Frontline Allowance and a $375 Monthly Retention Bonus of $4,500 per year. For Job shares, salary, bonuses/allowances are pro-rated in accordance with hours worked. Under the direction of the Supervisor Interdisciplinary practice or designate, the incumbent may work as the only professional registered practitioner in the community to deliver specialized services to individuals with mental illness and/or problems, concurrent disorders, addictions, and suicide ideations/attempts and acts as a point of contact for physicians, locally, territorially, and out of territory, for assessments and patient critical care information. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement. Department of Health The Department of Health (HEA) is responsible for health services and social programming in Nunavut. Staff at HEA work to improve the health and well-being of Nunavummiut by addressing the differing needs of each community through culturally appropriate programs and services.

Deliver specialized mental health services to individuals with mental illness, addictions, and suicide ideations. Act as the primary professional point of contact for physicians regarding patient critical care and assessments.

Requires a degree in Nursing with mental health experience or a degree in Psychiatric Nursing with at least 3 years of experience. Must be eligible for registration with CANNN and possess a valid driver's license.

• Northern Allowance • Subsidized Staff Housing • Recruitment Bonuses • Annual Frontline Allowance • Monthly Retention Bonus • Tier One or Tier Two Hourly Premium

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Psychiatric Nursing
• Mental Health Assessment
• Addictions Treatment
• Suicide Prevention
• Critical Care Information
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Patient Assessment
• Interdisciplinary Practice

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

38 heures par semaine