Registered Nurse (rn), Psychiatry

Northern Health; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation

Moving expense support

Referral program

Leadership development opportunities

Outdoor activities

Job summary

Northern Health in Dawson Creek is hiring a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to deliver compassionate psychiatric nursing care, coordinate services, and provide clinical leadership within a patient and family centered care model.

The role involves assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education, collaboration with the interprofessional care team, and support for staff, with rotating days and nights.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
• Two (2) years recent, related experience in mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate psychiatric nursing care to patients.
• Demonstrate nursing expertise and clinical leadership in evidence-based practices.
• Perform nursing assessments and crisis intervention.
• Educate patients and families, and promote health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with other health care providers and support staff.
• Delegate tasks and manage care during ECT when applicable.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Interprofessional collaboration

Nursing leadership

Documentation

Communication skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at the Dawson Creek & District Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) provides and coordinates the delivery of psychiatric nursing care services to patients. Demonstrates nursing expertise and provides clinical leadership in evidence-based practices through direct care activities including nursing assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education and health promotion activities. Sets priorities and assigns and delegates tasks to support staff. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers. When applicable to the job, provides nursing services for clients before, during and after undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) treatment both by working independently and as a member of an integrated care team.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse and two (2) years recent, related experience in mental health and addictions.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing mental health and substance use client assessment and provide
• nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions including
• crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of mental health illness and substance use treatment.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).
• Counselling and group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to mental health and
• substance use practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patients, families/care givers, the public,
• medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients/families/care givers,
• sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, including advocacy for special populations.
• Ability to educate patients and families/care givers about topics essential to their health care and wellbeing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to use factual information and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and
• actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working

Facility

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Dawson Creek and District Hospital

**Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility! To learn more, visit Let's Talk DCDH .

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Dawson Creek

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.