REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PSYCHIATRY

Northern Health; Quesnel; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Vacation: four weeks after one year

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health’s GR Baker Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to provide compassionate psychiatric nursing care within a patient- and family-centered model. You will lead, assess, educate, and support patients and families while collaborating with the care team.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, safety-focused care, and coordination with other health professionals in a dynamic hospital setting in British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Current registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum two years recent experience in mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate psychiatric nursing care.
• Conduct initial and ongoing mental health assessments.
• Execute crisis intervention as needed.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interprofessional care team to ensure holistic care.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate.
• Support patients undergoing procedures such as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) when applicable.

Education

Registered Nurse license (BCCNM)

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 GR Baker Memorial 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 GR Baker Memorial Hospital.

Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Quesnel.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. 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, 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:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.


• 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.