Registered Nurse - Registered Psychiatric Nurse - General Duty - (219753)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for children and youth facing behavioral and psychiatric challenges. Responsibilities include assessments, interventions, and working within a multi-disciplinary team in a residential setting. Candidates must have BC College registration and relevant experience in pediatrics and psychiatry.

Qualifications

• BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration required.
• Experience in paediatrics and psychiatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to children and youth.
• Conduct assessments and interventions.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team in a residential setting.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Aggressive behaviour management

Physical ability for duties

Equipment operation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) status

Minimum two years recent related experience

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.