Pediatric Mental Health Crisis RN - ER & PES

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Mental Health Crisis Nurse in Nanaimo, Canada. This role involves providing mental health services to children and youth during crises, requiring strong assessment and intervention skills. Qualifications include registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and experience in multidisciplinary settings. The candidate should have crisis intervention training and excellent communication abilities. The ideal candidate is adaptable and capable of working under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience with children and youth in mental health.
• Recent training in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect mental health clinical services.
• Triage and crisis stabilization services.
• Develop and implement therapeutic care plans.
• Gather collateral information for urgent consultations.

Skills

Age appropriate psychiatric assessment

Crisis intervention

De-escalation skills

Therapeutic relationship establishment

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Certificate in Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Job description

A regional health authority is seeking a Mental Health Crisis Nurse in Nanaimo, Canada. This role involves providing mental health services to children and youth during crises, requiring strong assessment and intervention skills. Qualifications include registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and experience in multidisciplinary settings. The candidate should have crisis intervention training and excellent communication abilities. The ideal candidate is adaptable and capable of working under pressure.