Psychiatric Intensive Care Emergency Team Nurse (RN/RPN) - (219764)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide crisis stabilization and care to patients in psychiatric settings. The ideal candidate should have registration with the BC College of Nurses and a minimum of two years' experience working with individuals facing acute mental illness. Strong skills in assessment and therapeutic relationships are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years recent experience with persons with acute mental illness.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Canadian Standards of Psychiatric Nursing.
• Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in Psychiatric Emergency Service and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units.
• Conduct complete mental status assessment and addictions screening.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

Skills

Conduct physical status, mental status and risk assessment

Apply addictions theory and screening

Crisis intervention and stabilization

Communicate effectively

Establish therapeutic relationships

Organize workload and set priorities

Operate computers and related software

Perform duties physically

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Canadian Nursing Association certification

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; 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 patient/client-centered crisis stabilization and/or intensive care. The nurse is responsible for providing care to patient/clients in the Psychiatric Emergency Service and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, including assessment with complete mental status assessment, addictions screening, development and carrying out of therapeutic care plans, teaching with patient/clients and families and documentation of assessment and care. This includes using a trauma-informed, recovery orientated approach to providing mental status and substance use assessments. Nurses will collaborate with other health care professions both internal and external to coordinate care in the best interest of the patient/client.

Qualifications

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Canadian Nursing Association certification an asset. A minimum of two (2) years recent experience working with persons with acute mental illness, including working with multi-disciplinary teams, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Working knowledge of relevant legislation. Knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed.). Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to conduct physical status, mental status and risk assessment.
• Ability to apply addictions theory and screening/management of withdrawal
• Ability to apply crisis intervention and stabilization principles
• Ability to apply common screening tools for mental illness and addictions
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability in establishing therapeutic relationships
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities
• 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
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position