REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PSYCHIATRY

Northern Health - BC; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the team at the Dawson Creek & District Hospital in Dawson Creek, BC. You will deliver and coordinate psychiatric nursing care, lead nursing assessments, crisis intervention, and educate patients and families.

Responsibilities include prioritizing tasks, collaborating with care teams, and providing nursing services around Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in an integrated care setting.

Qualifications

• RN/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides and coordinates psychiatric nursing care.
• Nursing assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education and health promotion.
• Collaborates with other health care providers; follows BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities and delegate tasks to support staff.
• Consult with other health care providers as needed.
• Provide nursing services before, during and after Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) as part of an integrated care team.
• Deliver patient-centered care in alignment with mission and values.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Leadership

Education

BSN degree

RN registration with BCCNM

Tools

ECT procedures

Job description

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)