RN/RPN Mental Health, Geriatric Psychiatry

Providence Healthcare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative healthcare team dedicated to improving mental health in the community. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment, collaborating with various healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care to patients in need. You will engage in meaningful patient interactions, develop personalized care plans, and contribute to the growth and development of a dynamic mental health program. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position not only allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals but also supports your own career advancement. Embrace the chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and dedication.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Unionized role

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• One year experience in acute psychiatry or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop personalized care plans.
• Provide direct nursing interventions in crisis situations.
• Educate patients and families on health-promoting behaviors.

Skills

Effective communication

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Teaching abilities

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse registration

One year recent experience in acute psychiatry or tertiary mental health

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Summary

Providence Health Care's Mental Health program is currently accepting applications for the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit at Mount St. Joseph's Hospital in beautiful Mount Pleasant. Shifts will primarily be 07:30-19:30 and 19:30-07:30.

Our RN and RPN teams are core members of our interdisciplinary care teams, working closely with other disciplines like Social Work, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy to tackle the rewarding variety of treatment needs of the patient populations we serve. With a tight-knit and supportive working environment that fosters a sense of community amongst practitioners dedicated to patient care, being a nurse in Providence's Mental Health Program provides incredible opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, mentorship, and professional development.

Your duties will include:

• Patient Care and Assessment: Review patient/resident status, assess problems and needs, and develop, implement, and evaluate personalized care plans. Monitor progress, document observations, and modify care plans based on evaluations.
• Crisis Management and Interventions: Provide direct nursing interventions for crisis and life-threatening situations, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to patient needs.
• Team Collaboration and Supervision: Offer clinical direction and support to other staff members, including Care Attendants and Licensed Practical Nurses. Participate in interdisciplinary team activities and contribute to effective teamwork.
• Patient and Family Education: Identify learning needs, provide educational materials, lead group sessions, and coach patients/residents and families to develop and maintain health-promoting behaviors.

What You Bring

Education

• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives or in Residential Care and Mental Health, current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College Nurses and Midwives.
• One year recent experience in acute psychiatry or tertiary mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.
• Ability to lead patient/family group sessions.
• Ability to provide clinical direction.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $41.42 - $55.91 CAD per hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, including unlimited physiotherapy and massage, as well as paid vacation.
• Unionized Stability: Enjoy the consistency and security offered by a unionized role.
• Pension plan: Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada's strongest pension plans!
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Who we are:

Providence is a non-profit healthcare provider with over fifteen sites, including a large tertiary hospital in the heart of Vancouver’s beautiful and vibrant Downtown, a smaller community hospital in the idyllic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, one of the largest referral centres for rehabilitation in British Columbia, and five long-term care facilities, as well as other clinics.

As a leading teaching and research organization, and the provincial referral center for Cardiac, HIV/AIDS, and Renal Care, we provide services ranging from acute and long-term care to leading substance use and addiction treatment supporting some of BC’s most marginalized communities. Guided by the motto “how you want to be treated”, delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care is our mission.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.