Intake Nurse – Central Intake – Mental Health & Addictions

Full Time February 2, 2021 Health Science

Job Overview

Job title: Intake Nurse – Central Intake – Mental Health & Addictions

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Req ID: 105307
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: MHA CZ Addiction Services Central Intake
Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Nursing NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 1-Feb-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

The Intake Nurse is responsible for facilitation of intake for MHA service within NSHA. This includes the utilization of appropriate screening tools, risk assessment, clinical triage and disposition, brief supportive counselling and psychoeducation, consultation, advice and information sharing. This individual also facilitates patient navigation and referral support into and out of MHA. The Intake Nurse demonstrates competencies in clinical leadership, guidance and support, to determine the overall direction of care and initial coordination of services based on identified person-centred needs and within their scope of practice. As a member of a collaborative inter-professional care team, he/she works with other health disciplines and service providers to coordinate care to achieve person-centred outcomes. The Intake Nurse supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the service. Accept responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing (consideration will be given to diploma prepared candidates who have experience working with the patient population and are able to demonstrate equivalency to a degree based on post entry level courses and experience)
Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
Post Graduate of MHA Program or Canadian Nurses Association Specialty Certification in MHA or willingness to obtain
Minimum three years of full-time relevant clinical experience in a mental health and addictions practice environment required.
BLS-C (HCP) Certification
Non-violent Crisis Intervention
Working knowledge of the programs and services within the MHA program of care and relative community resources
Ability to work with minimal supervision on a consultative basis
Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills in varied contexts
Demonstrates a high level of initiative, independent thinking and judgement required
Ability to analyze and synthesize a high volume, complex information to make decisions and determine the best course of action
Computer skills including Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and computer documentation systems
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on equivalent education and/or experience must demonstrate such equivalency in their applications. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information

Hours of Work

Casual Relief

Salary Information

$35.0366 – $41.4138 Hourly
($42.8633 with 25 years’ of RN experience)

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.