Emergency Mental Health Registered Nurse

Provide emergency mental health nursing at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown as a full-time permanent Registered Nurse. Apply critical thinking and crisis intervention skills.
Health PEI seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department Short Stay Unit within Specialty Inpatient and Outpatient Services. The position supports individuals requiring mental health and substance use emergency services, assessments, and coordinated care. You will collaborate with EMS, Mobile Mental Health, Emergency Room departments, psychiatry, social work, and other providers.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess patients requiring mental health and substance use services
Respond to emergencies using nursing standards and protocols
Administer medications and monitor vital signs
Develop care plans with patients, families, and professionals
Coordinate discharge plans and community agency connections
Requirements:
Baccalaureate or diploma in nursing with extensive experience
Some nursing experience, including one to three years
Active or eligible Prince Edward Island nursing registration
Obtain and maintain relevant clinical specialty education
Follow policy, ethical, legal, and safety guidelines
Bring emergency assessment, crisis response, and collaborative nursing skills to Health PEI’s Charlottetown mental health services.