Halifax nurses can apply specialized psychiatric assessment and crisis skills as Registered Nurses with IWK Health’s Emergency Mental Health and Addictions Service.

This temporary, full-time short-assignment supports emergency mental health care within the IWK Emergency Department. The Registered Nurse conducts complex assessments, formulates presenting problems, and collaborates with psychiatry, social work, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. The position also supports triage and appropriate referrals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct emergency mental health assessments and risk evaluations
- Formulate complex presenting problems independently
- Collaborate with psychiatry, social work, and emergency teams




- Support triage and stream mental health emergency presentations
- Refer discharged patients to appropriate services

Requirements:

- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or commensurate education and experience
- Provincial nursing licensure or eligibility required
- Current Basic Life Support certification required
- Minimum two years’ psychiatric nursing experience required
- Critical thinking, communication, and crisis stabilization skills

Use psychiatric nursing expertise, emergency assessment, and cooperative care skills to support patients through IWK Health’s Halifax service.

📌 Mental Health Emergency Registered Nurse (Canada)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 Canada