Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse in BC

Join Island Health as a Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse, delivering essential crisis intervention and stabilization services. This role requires strong assessment skills and is critical for patient care.

As a temporary full-time Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse (RN/RPN), you will be responsible for crisis intervention and comprehensive psychiatric assessments in the Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit. Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to creating patient care plans and facilitating discharge with patients and their families. Your expertise in mental health and addictions will directly impact patient outcomes during critical interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessments

• Implement crisis intervention and stabilization plans

• Collaborate in developing patient care and discharge plans

• Foster therapeutic relationships with patients and families

• Utilize relevant legislation and common screening tools

Requirements:

• Registered with BC College of Nurses as RN or RPN

• Minimum two years in acute mental health or addictions

• Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to operate necessary healthcare equipment

Contribute your nursing skills to Island Health and improve patient care standards across British Columbia.