Emergency Mental Health Nurse: Rapid Assessment & Care

Vancouver Coastal Health; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is looking for a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Psychiatric Emergency Assessment and Treatment team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. The role involves comprehensive assessment, immediate patient care, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to address mental health crises. Candidates must hold valid registration and have relevant experience in mental health treatment. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports for employees and families

Access to exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
• Two years’ recent related mental health and substance use experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Provide urgent, direct care to emergency department patients.

Skills

Comprehensive nursing assessments

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Patient advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse registration

Tools

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)

Oxygen delivery equipment

Job description

A regional health authority is looking for a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Psychiatric Emergency Assessment and Treatment team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. The role involves comprehensive assessment, immediate patient care, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to address mental health crises. Candidates must hold valid registration and have relevant experience in mental health treatment. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.