Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone

Location: LHC - Goose Bay - Labrador Health Centre

Psychiatric Registered Nurse II

Labrador Grenfell Zone - MH&A; Combined Unit

Permanent Full-time

NLNU

56882POS

Hours

75 Hours Biweekly (12 hours, Shift Work; Days, Nights, Weekends, Evenings)

Salary

NS30 (CAD41.99 - CAD52.26 per hour) Plus applicable Labrador Allowance.

For more information about Labrador Benefits, please visit Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat

Financial incentives may be available and can be combined with a required Return in Service Commitment:

- Signing bonus up to $16,000
- Come Home Incentive up to $50,000
- Relocation Assistance and Support
- Student bursaries up to $10,000

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]

- subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually

This position may be eligible for consideration in the Rural Student Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information please visit Canada Student Loan Forgiveness - Canada.ca

Competition Number

VAC0029506

Posted Date

2026-09-24

Closing Date

Open until filled.

Demands, duties, qualifications

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of the Mental Health Unit, the primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the nursing/mental health team to provide a high standard of care to the patients/families of the mental health unit. The Psychiatric Nurse II is responsible for maintaining skilled organizational standards and practice in accordance with the LGZ model of nursing philosophy.

Qualifications

Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required.





Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required.

Advanced Studies in Mental Health Certificate or Canadian Nursing Association Psychiatric Nursing Certificate, or willingness to obtain in a time frame deemed acceptable by the employer.

Two years' work experience in a multi-disciplinary Mental Health setting required.

Knowledge of computer skills and ability to work CorCare and EMR is an asset.

The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check.

Duties: (Included but not limited to):

Provide mental health & addiction screening, assessment, intervention, referral, and psychiatric rehabilitation services from a holistic view.

Organizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care for assigned clients.

Participates in the auditing process as required.

Develops, coordinates and/or delivers health promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention activities.

Ensures that psychiatrist/physician recommendations on treatment of patients are carried out; prepares and gives medication and injections according to psychiatrist/physician instructions; charts patients’ behavior and responses.

Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.

Practices independently according to professional and organizational standards.

Documents according to professional and organizational standards.

Consults with clients, psychiatrists, physicians, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented, and monitored.

Other related duties as required.

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