Therapeutic Psychiatric Assistant – Inpatient – Mental Health & Addictions

Job title: Therapeutic Psychiatric Assistant – Inpatient – Mental Health & Addictions

Job description: Req ID: 114846
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Company: NSHA
Department: MHA NZ Psych Inpatient Unit CRH
Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Healthcare CUPE
Posting Closing Date: 2-Jul-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

As a member of the psychiatric inpatient multidisciplinary team, the Therapeutic Psychiatric Assistant works with patients and other members of staff to provide safety for all clients, staff, and visitors in all program and unit activities. The Therapeutic Psychiatric Assistant assists the clients of the inpatient service in all facets of their daily living routine, provides interpersonal relation development opportunities and promotes the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu. The Therapeutic Psychiatric Assistant performs selected patient care activities, and assists in delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of Clinical Staff. In addition, the Therapeutic Psychiatric Assistant communicates behavioral observations and client responses to activities both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus Community College Diploma in Human Services or equivalent
• Previous experience preferred
• Current CPR certification is required
• Current St. John Ambulance First Aid course preferred
• Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
• 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 education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information

Hours of Work

Casual Relief

Shifts include days, evenings & weekends

Salary Information

$21.9926 – $24.5758 Hourly

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 Healthcare bargaining unit – CUPE 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.

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