Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual)

JOB DETAILS

Status: Casual

Schedule: Flexible between Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: The Newly Institute Fredericton Clinic (#6, 5 Acorn Street, Fredericton, NB)

ABOUT US

The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry, our community, and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose-built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies, our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access, rapid resolution, and rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and chronic pain.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our multi-disciplinary clinical team on a casual basis.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reporting to the Managers of Clinical Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated member of The Newly Institute team, responsible for supporting comprehensive client-centered care, trauma therapy, and addictions support for individuals struggling with complex mental health conditions. This role is a key part of our dynamic clinical team and reflects our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation.

Comprehensive Client-Centered care

• Effective assessment of client status.


• Monitor and support clients during psychopharmacological treatment.


• Support clients in crisis or dysregulation, such as managing panic attacks, or providing de-escalation.


• Facilitate psychoeducation groups (such as Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, Family Support).


• Assist in grounding and reflection post psychopharmacological treatment.

Client Support

• Complete client intakes and case management support.


• Support clients receiving mental health treatment, substance use treatment, and support relapse prevention

Team Collaboration

• Participate in weekly case consultations and complex case discussions with the interdisciplinary team.


• Work collaboratively with other therapists by sharing a client caseload.


• Communicate with other clinicians on a regular basis about issues related to client care.


• Attend all clinical meetings, including but not limited to WorkSafe and other programs.


• Engagement in professional consults and supervision.

Administration

• Ensure same-day completion of session notes.


• Complete assessment, and discharge reports in a timely manner.


• Provide reporting to third-parties and community referral sources.


• Respond to enquires and provide program information to clients.


• Ensure adequate stock of medications, medical supplies, and other general stocking duties.


• Maintain, and upkeep medical equipment, including the corresponding documentation.

Other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work may be assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education

• BLS and or willingness to obtain is required.


• ACLS training is an asset.

Experience

• A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in mental health.


• Experience mental health group facilitation an asset.


• Equivalencies of education may be considered.

Professional Registration, Practice Permits, Certificates, and Designations

• Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN) registration and membership in good standing are required.


• Professional liability insurance is required.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.


• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is required.