Psychiatric Emergency Nurse at Lions Gate Hospital

Elevate your nursing expertise with Vancouver Coastal Health as a Psychiatric Emergency Nurse in Lions Gate Hospital’s Emergency Department. This role focuses on urgent mental health care and crisis management.

As a Registered Nurse or Psychiatric Nurse, you will operate within the Psychiatric Emergency Assessment and Treatment Unit, providing vital care to patients experiencing mental health crises. Your ability to perform detailed assessments and implement immediate interventions will aid in stabilizing patients while ensuring trauma-informed, culturally safe care. Contribute to a compassionate care environment while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough mental health assessments for emergency patients

• Implement crisis stabilization and treatment plans

• Act as a resource for patient care inquiries and needs

• Coordinate with community services for comprehensive patient management

• Engage in educational and quality improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Active RN or RPN registration with BCCNM

• Two years’ experience in mental health and urgent care

• Demonstrated skills in assessment and intervention

• Knowledge of recovery-oriented mental health practices

• Effective communication and teamwork capabilities

Support mental health recovery and crisis intervention at Lions Gate Hospital through your role as a Psychiatric Emergency Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health.
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