Registered Nurse - Registered Psychiatric Nurse - General Duty - (217445)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for children and youth facing behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. Candidates should be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have two years of relevant experience, including pediatric and psychiatric care. This role requires effective communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent related experience including one year in paediatrics and one year in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for children and youth with behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric disturbances.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, intervene, and evaluate care.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Independent workload organization

Team collaboration

Aggressive behaviour management

Physical ability for job duties

Equipment operation

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN

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