Registered Nurse - Registered Psychiatric Nurse - General Duty - (223569)

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

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse to provide care for children and youth with behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience, including one year each in pediatric and psychiatric settings. The role involves teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment, effective communication, and the ability to handle aggressive behaviors. If you have a passion for pediatric care and mental health, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a practicing RN or RPN.
• Requires two years of experience, including one year in pediatric and one year in psychiatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for children and youth with behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric disturbances.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to assess, intervene, and evaluate treatment plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Managing aggressive behavior

Physical ability to perform duties

Operating related equipment

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Minimum two years' recent related experience

Job description

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.

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.

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