To participate in the planning and delivery of total nursing care to meet individual patient needs in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and policies of the nursing service and Addiction/Mental Health Program. RNCA position with Clinical Case Management Team- Responsibilities include client home visits, case management, medication administration and crisis support.

Registered with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB)

Post Secondary Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or CNA certification would be an asset

Awareness of relevant legislation and processes, including but not limited to the Mental Health Act, Family Services Act and NB Addiction withdrawal protocols

Ability to develop care plans and initiate recovery planning

Mandatory to participate in Reflective Clinical Supervision, Code White, Motivational Interviewing, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, and any other mandatory training.

Demonstrates commitment to continuing education and is willing to participate in ongoing education to upgrade knowledge and skills, as is deemed necessary by candidates own current skilled practice and/or Horizon Health Network

Willingness to adhere to departmental/corporate policies and procedures

Patient Care

Through the use of standardized tools, utilizes the nursing process as a framework to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care

Provides case management and counselling services

Embraces a culture of client/family centered team-oriented care

Aids in the development of and continuously evaluates effectiveness of individual nursing care plans, ensuring modifications as needed

Engages in therapeutic relationships and helps support and guide patients/families in their recovery planning





Ensures patient/family/community have been provided with information conducive to optimal outcomes

Evaluates and communicates special patient needs and /or staffing needs to assure safe quality care provision

Maintains personal certification skills required

Acts in a leadership role for other professional and non-professional staff

Assists with educating patient/families/staff/community

Promotes and demonstrates an interest in program activities, by attending staff meetings, participating on committees as requested and contributing to the development/evaluation of unit standards of care.

Acts as a change agent to enhance quality of care, work environment and sustainability

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK:

If a candidate's primary language of communication is not English, an English Language Proficiency Evaluation is required for all postings (Reading, Writing and Oral).

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

📌 Mental Health Nurse (Registered Nurse) (Saint John)
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 Saint John