Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description
Competent clinical practitioner assisting individuals, groups and families with health‑care needs ranging from uncomplicated to complex and rapidly changing status. Demonstrates a caring approach which reflects and incorporates expertise.
Experience
2 years exp in Acute Psych or Comm. Mental Health nursing or a combo of the two.
Exp in the last 5 years with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders
Exp in the last 5 years in psychiatric assessment & intervention required
Education
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
Other Education and Training
Nursing diploma is acceptable
Basic CPR, ASSIST preferred
Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
Competencies
Advanced - Organizational skills
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Advanced - Assessment skills
Advanced - Planning skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge in mental health assessment systems
Knowledge of local human service organizations, resources & referral procedures
Knowledge in mental health and mental illness across the life cycle
Knowledge of human growth, development and human behavior
Knowledge in client psychosocial living needs and interventions
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
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