Pediatric emergency psychiatry calls for skilled assessment, crisis intervention, and adolescent mental health knowledge within Fraser Health’s interdisciplinary care teams.
As a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse, you will provide direct psychiatric nursing care to patients treated or admitted to the Pediatric Emergency Department. Responsibilities include assessing risk, reviewing collateral information, adjusting care plans, administering prescribed treatments, and maintaining complete clinical records. You will also explain care plans to families and coordinate transitions to inpatient or community services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive referrals from emergency and internal or external sources
- Assess psychiatric needs, risk priorities, and support systems
- Carry out prescribed treatments and nursing procedures
- Coordinate patient flow, discharge planning, and aftercare referrals
- Maintain current records, evaluations, and discharge summaries
Requirements:
- Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
- Current practicing registration with BCCNM
- Recent acute psychiatric experience involving adolescents
- Knowledge of adolescent development and psychiatric issues
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
Bring pediatric psychiatric nursing, risk assessment, and family communication skills to emergency services at Fraser Health.