Psychiatry RN: Compassionate Mental Health Leader

Northern Health; Quesnel; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is looking for a motivated Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care at a local hospital. Candidates should be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have experience in an acute mental health setting. This role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide direct patient care and manage various tasks related to patient admissions and transfers while ensuring effective communication and crisis management skills. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year recent experience in an acute mental health setting.
• Ability to operate related equipment and apply clinical thinking.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with all members of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals with mental health issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Assist with patient admissions and transfers.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical and critical thinking

Crisis management

Mental health assessment

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

A regional health authority in British Columbia is looking for a motivated Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care at a local hospital. Candidates should be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have experience in an acute mental health setting. This role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide direct patient care and manage various tasks related to patient admissions and transfers while ensuring effective communication and crisis management skills. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment offered.