Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse (RN/RPN) - (236624) Multi-Site Travel Requirement Shift Start Time/End Time Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reports to the Coordinator or designate and functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver psychiatric emergency services, crisis intervention and stabilization care in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice. The nurse is responsible for responding to crisis/emergency situations of patient/clients in the Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit, Using a crisis intervention model, the nurse will conduct a comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessment of the patient/client and an in-depth risk assessment.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the nurse will contribute to the patient care plan, referral and/or discharge plan in partnership with patient,



caregiver/family and appropriate community services. Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. A minimum of two (2) years recent experience working with persons with acute mental illness and/or addiction, including working with multi-disciplinary teams, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed.). Ability to conduct assessments of physical status, mental status and risk assessment. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patient/clients, and families/ significant others Ability to operate related equipment including computers and related software This position will be subject to a QVH - Quw'utsun Valley Hospital | Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw Line Selection Process in the new year.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC!

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Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working setting of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. #

📌 Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse (RN/RPN) (Duncan)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Duncan