Registered Nurse - Registered Psychiatric Nurse - General Duty - (217424)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria is seeking a registered nurse to provide nursing care for children and youth with behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric disturbances. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of recent experience, including pediatric and psychiatric care. Responsibilities include assessment and treatment within a multidisciplinary team. Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent related experience, including one year pediatric and one year psychiatric.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for children and youth with behavioral and psychiatric disturbances.
• Conduct assessment, intervention, and evaluation of care.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Managing aggressive behaviour

Physical ability

Operating medical equipment

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

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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD986.pdf