Registered Nurse - Registered Psychiatric Nurse - General Duty

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join their team. This role involves delivering compassionate nursing care to children and youth facing behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on assessment, intervention, and ongoing evaluation of care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric and psychiatric nursing, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage challenging situations. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young patients, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with pediatric and psychiatric experience.
• Must possess effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for children with behavioral and psychiatric issues.
• Assess, intervene, and evaluate treatment within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Aggressive behavior management

Physical capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

2 years recent related experience

1 year pediatric experience

1 year psychiatric experience

Job description

Registered Nurse - Registered Psychiatric Nurse - General Duty - (205490)

Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health - Victoria, BC V8N 1V7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: No

Shift Start Time/End Time: 0730-1530; 2330-0730

Days Off: Rotating

Vacancy Type: Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE: 0.82

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 58.1

Planned Start Date: Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check): Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

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.

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator or delegate, provides nursing care for children and youth with behavioural, emotional and psychiatric disturbances. Within the context of a multi-disciplinary team and in a residential setting, provides care and treatment to children and youth, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Minimum two years' recent related experience, which includes one year paediatric and one year psychiatric experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and organize workload accordingly.
• Ability to deal effectively with others and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage aggressive behaviour through progressive intervention techniques.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

All candidates must be physically capable of responding to a code white level 3 advanced team response.