Emergency Psychiatric Care Nurse – Rapid Assessment & Support

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development

Wellness programs

Recognition awards

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Emergency Mental Health team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. In a team-based model, you assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients and families across the lifespan within the PEAT Unit of the Emergency Department.

You apply recovery‑oriented care, BCNCNM standards, and collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues, first responders and community partners to ensure

Qualifications

• Current practising registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two years' recent mental health and substance use experience, including emergency/urgent care settings, or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients and families in the PEAT Unit.
• Provide urgent, direct care and conduct comprehensive physical, mental health and substance use assessments.
• Collaborate with inter-disciplinary teams and community partners to support patient care and flow.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Recovery‑oriented care

Crisis intervention

Education

BCCNM license

2 years mental health experience

Job description

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Emergency Mental Health team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. In a team-based model, you assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients and families across the lifespan within the PEAT Unit of the Emergency Department.

You apply recovery‑oriented care, BCNCNM standards, and collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues, first responders and community partners to ensure