RN/RPN, Mental Health Emergency - Burnaby HospitalSalary:CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hourJob SummaryJoin our collegial‑spirited team at Burnaby Hospital as we work to build the future of health care in Burnaby. The Burnaby Hospital redevelopment project is a multi‑phase initiative that will transform the hospital into a modernized medical and surgical health care campus. Phase one is slated to open in spring 2025 and phase two in 2030.Highlights of the Two‑Phase Redevelopment ProjectExpanded Emergency Department with additional treatment spacesNew health care pavilion with 83 beds to support maternity, neonatal intensive care, medicine, and mental health patientsNew operating rooms, procedure rooms and recovery spacesNew acute care tower with 160 bedsNew medical imaging departmentNew integrated BC Cancer CentreBenefitsComprehensive, 100% Employer‑Paid BenefitsGenerous vacation time – up to four weeksBenefit portability from other HEABC employersImmediate pension enrollment into a defined municipal pension planMaternity top‑up of 87%TransLink pass subsidy – 50% offAdditional employee discounts and perksEligibility based on employment statusRole OverviewIn accordance with the Mission and Values of Fraser Health and the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), the RN/RPN, Mental Health Emergency supports all aspects of therapeutic care for patients with behavioural, emotional and mental health presentations. The role involves physical and mental health assessments, administering treatments and medications, monitoring patient progress, coordinating care plans, providing family education,



and acting as an educational resource for Emergency Department staff.ResponsibilitiesProvide direct health care services to patients presenting with complex mental health issues, including assessments and collaboration with physicians and allied health.Observe, monitor, evaluate and document patient progress and behavioral changes; perform a varietyof health care interventions.Assess needs during intake, develop care and treatment plans, and provide crisis counseling and referrals.Support admission and transfer to inpatient units, ensuring smooth transition of care.Develop educational resources for patients and families.Act as a nursing resource, resolve patient‑care related problems and implement plan revisions.Maintain complete and current patient records, including discharge summaries.Promote teamwork across mental health, emergency, and inpatient units.Participate in nursing research, education and professional development.Engage in quality management, risk management and policy development activities.Perform other related duties as required.QualificationsEducation, Training & ExperienceCurrent practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).One (1)



year recent related experience working with patients and families in a mental health or inpatient setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Skills & AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of emergency triage, mental health assessment, substance use, psychopharmacology, counseling principles and interview techniques, crisis theory, trauma‑informed care, abnormal psychology, and de‑escalation techniques.Effective oral and written communication skills.Independent and consultative decision‑making ability.Ability to establish rapport with psychotic and crisis‑prone patients and families.Team collaboration and nursing resource skills.Leadership, organizational and teaching abilities.Competence in operating related equipment (e.G., personal computer).Physical capability to perform job duties.About Fraser HealthFraser Health serves over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlakaʼpamux Nations, Fraser Health is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.Our work is guided by respect, caring, and trust. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. Our hiring practices ensure an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe setting for all.Recruitment Scam WarningWe are aware of several scams targeting applicants by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Fraser Health will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Rn/Rpn, Mental Health Emergency - Burnaby Hospital - C$41.4 - C$59.5 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Winnipeg