Registered Nurse - Registered Psychiatric Nurse - General Duty - (217420)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria seeks a Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for children and youth with behavioral and psychiatric challenges. The role involves assessment and treatment within a multidisciplinary team environment. Candidates must have a minimum of two years' experience, including pediatric and psychiatric care, and possess effective communication skills. Opportunities to contribute to patient safety and quality improvement are inherent in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Minimum two years of recent related experience, including one year in pediatric care and one year in psychiatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for children and youth with behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric disturbances.
• Conduct assessment, intervention, and evaluation as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent prioritization

Team collaboration

Aggressive behavior management

Physical ability to perform duties

Equipment operation

Education

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, 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.
• Ability to operate related equipment.