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Job Title:

Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse III

Posted Date:

11/16/2023

Closing Date:

11/23/2023

Functional Discipline:

Correctional Heath Services

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Her Majesty's Penitentiary Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse III (REPOST) (Subject to Classification Review) Mental Health and Addictions Program Correctional Health Services Temporary, Full Time (until January 1, 2025, with the possibility of extension) 27001TMP

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days; non-rotating)
Salary	CG-31 ($28.29 - $31.44)
Competition Number	2023005982
Posted Date	16 November 2023
Closing Date	23 November 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.
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Job Summary
This is a highly responsible and specialized position within the License Practical Nurse Discipline in Correctional Health Services. A high level of autonomy is required.

The Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse III will participate in the development of nursing a care plan to meet the client's needs, and assist in the release planning of clients who are incarcerated in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health team and Classifications Officers. Release planning begins upon admission to a correctional facility to ensure clients are prepared for release. The LPN case manager will be working with incarcerated clients to assist in ensuring health and social supports are in place upon release and will provide education to clients regarding health treatments, follow up health appointments, and community resources.

Close liaisons with Eastern Health in-patient/community programs, Legal Aid, Private Lawyers, Provincial Court, Adult Corrections, community agencies and funding agencies is also a requirement.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Accept transfer of case, review clinical records and engage client in a therapeutic working relationship.
Assess for risk. Assessments include: relapse in illness/addiction, suicide, risk to reoffend and for violent behavior. Assessment will be ongoing from opening to closing case.
Review, amend and revise treatment plans, safety plans and goals on client's request.
Teaching of Activities of Daily Living skills.
Provide resource counselling
Complete referrals to other agencies.
Be proficient in intra-muscular injections and phlebotomy
Testify in Mental Health Court.
Regularly required to climb stairs and move quickly in a variety of environments (depending upon location).
Regularly exposed to volatile clients whose behavior is sometimes unpredictable.

Job Qualifications
Successful completion of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing program is required.
Current and continuing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL) is required.
Completion of a Post-Basic Psychiatric LPN Diploma is required.
One year recent experience (within the last five) in Adult Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Acute Care or Ambulatory Care Psychiatry is required.
Knowledge of specific psychiatric approaches, i.e., supportive counselling, skills teaching, crisis intervention.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently.
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPEHS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPEHS Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

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