Community Based Mobile Crisis Registered Nurse (Permanent Full-Time) - Medavie Health Centre - 167989

Open to the Public

Registered Nurse

Community Based Services

Mobile Mental Health

Health PEI

Location - Montague

Full-time (100%) Permanent (PEINU) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

As part of the Mobile Mental Health Team, operated by Medavie, this position responds to individuals in crisis requiring de-escalation, mental health and risk assessments, and coordination of care and support in the community. The Registered Nurse works collaboratively with other interdisciplinary service providers such as, but not limited to, Community Mental Health and Addictions, Primary Care, Psychiatry, EMS, justice, victim services, child and family services, and police services.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Respond to crisis calls across the province as part of a Mobile Mental Health Team
• De-escalate situations; to elicit facts from client; to observe behaviors; and to make an independent judgment as to what steps should be made to gather collateral information from other sources
• Possesses in depth knowledge of suicidal and self-destructive behaviors as well as homicidal and aggressive behaviors,
• Accurately assesses client’s condition and presenting problem, and contributing factors, taking into consideration the environment, individual, family, and social context
• Conducts mental health and risk assessments to facilitate case formulation; treatment planning; make recommendations; and provide mental health and addictions treatment incorporating client, family and other professionals’ information
• Utilizes and applies extensive knowledge of principles of prevention, case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, and applying best and emerging modes of therapy such as brief, narrative, cognitive, behavioural, supportive, family and group therapy, discern which approaches are best suited to the situation, clinical needs and range of conditions/ illnesses
• Collaborates and shares information with law enforcement and/or EMS
• Recommends and facilitates referrals to appropriate alternative resources as indicated, including appropriate location for service delivery
• Employs a technical knowledge of psychotropic medication, including expected outcomes and the ability to identify a need for further evaluation or consultation with physician/psychiatry
• Gathers information from interviews with the client as well as collateral information from family and other professionals involved (e.g., physicians, continuing care facilities, supported housing, community partners, caregivers, etc.) where appropriate
• Uses substantive knowledge of numerous areas including but not limited to, mental illness, cognitive functioning, medical co-morbidity, and substance abuse to formulate clinical impressions and recommendations
• Ensures that evidence-based practices are embedded into client care
• Requires independent critical thinking, clinical judgment and independent decision-making skills required to develop, implement and monitor care plans
• other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing with extensive experience in clinical area may be considered
• Some nursing experience (1-3 yrs) with a combination of hospital and/or community setting
• Obtain and maintain education credentials and certifications specific to practice area
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island
• Demonstrated ability to provide initial psychological interviews and assessments
• Experience on interdisciplinary teams, in program development and extensive case management.
• Must have the ability to work effectively as a reliable member of a team; to work independently with minimal supervision; and to adapt to a changing, evolving environment.
• Knowledge of the DSM-5, Mental Health Act, Criminal Code Review Board and crisis intervention in a mental health setting is required.
• Must have a class 4 Driver’s license or willing to obtain
• Applicants must have a good previous work attendance record.
• The successful applicant must provide satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening prior to beginning employment.

Other Qualifications:

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training is considered an asset
• Suicide risk assessment training is considered an asset
• Violence risk assessment training is considered an asset
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing is considered an asset or will be required to obtain within 2 years.
• Knowledge of computer programs (GroupWise, WordPerfect, ISM, etc.) is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in both French and English would be an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: $39.52 - $49.37 per hour (RN2)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75Hours Bi-Weekly / 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am, 10am-10pm

Posting ID: 167989-0525MMPI

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.