Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) - (219214)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a registered nurse for the mental health services team. The successful candidate will provide clinical services to adults with mental illness in both hospital and community settings, ensuring continuity of care and support. Applicants must have relevant nursing qualifications and experience working with adult mental health issues. This role emphasizes the importance of patient and staff safety in delivering services.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of direct experience with adult mental health.
• Significant understanding of mental health issues pertaining to the adult mentally ill.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to adults with severe mental illness.
• Ensure continuous services in all phases of care and support.
• Provide consultation and education to community agencies.
• Participate in service development for the target population.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health assessment

Clinical expertise in mental disorders

Understanding community dynamics

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm in crisis situations

Team player

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the supervision of the Director, Mental Health Services, the position, as part of the adult mental health services team, is responsible for the provision of services to adults with severe acute or persisting mental illness. The position provides clinical services to clients in both the Hospital and Community settings; provides services that are continuous in all phases of care and support; provides consultation and education to community agencies; participates in service development for the target population; and represents mental health services on various committees.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services to adults with severe acute or persisting mental illness in Hospital and Community settings. Ensure services are continuous in all phases of care and support. Provide consultation and education to community agencies. Participate in service development for the target population. Represent mental health services on various committees.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Graduation from a recognized nursing program. Two to three years of direct, relevant experience dealing with adult mental health and a significant understanding of mental health issues pertaining to the adult mentally ill, the availability of programs and their function in delivering services to this population. A valid driver\'s licence.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of mental health assessment, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies and community dynamics.
• Clinical expertise in the full range of mental disorders in adults.
• Understanding of linkages with community groups and government agencies.
• Tact, patience and flexibility.
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
• Sound judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Non-judgmental attitude.
• Autonomy and initiative.
• Team player.
• Ongoing study and knowledge of trends and developments in the field of mental health clinical practice.