Emergency Psychiatric Nurse at WCGH

Position: Emergency Psychiatric Nurse Role at WCGH
Join West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, BC, as an Emergency Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN). This casual nursing role emphasizes crisis responses and patient support.

In your role as a Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse, you will work within a collaborative team, focusing on mediating crisis situations and creating patient care plans. Applicants should have a minimum of two years' experience with acute mental health and addictions to effectively assess and treat patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric and medical assessments during emergencies

• Conduct effective crisis intervention and stabilization

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care

• Facilitate development of discharge and referral strategies

• Maintain adherence to nursing standards and practices

Requirements:

• Current RN/RPN registration with BC College of Nurses

• Minimum two years of experience in relevant field

• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing standards

• CPR Basic Rescuer certification up to date

• Exceptional organizational and communication abilities

Leverage your psychiatric assessment skills and crisis intervention expertise at WCGH to enhance patients' care experiences.
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