Mental health nursing expertise supports Nova Scotia Health patients through assessment, treatment, crisis management, and trauma-informed care across Nova Scotia.Registered Psychiatric Nurses join the Mental Health and Addictions team in permanent, assignment, and casual relief opportunities. Reporting to the Manager, you provide person-centred care in inpatient units and other locations. The work includes psychiatric nursing processes, counselling, advocacy, teaching, and collaborative practice.Key Responsibilities:Assess clients and develop care plansProvide treatment, intervention, and crisis managementDeliver secure, family-centred, trauma-informed careParticipate in quality initiatives within the programUse information technology to support best practiceRequirements:Graduate from an accredited School of Psychiatric NursingEligibility for Nova Scotia College of Nursing registrationTwo years recent Mental Health and Addictions experienceBLS-C HCP and Non-violent Crisis Intervention certificationSuicide Risk Assessment certification or willingness to obtainApply psychiatric nursing, critical thinking, and crisis management skills with Nova Scotia Health's Mental Health and Addictions team.

📌 Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Nova Scotia (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality