Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse
1 week ago
Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse (RN/RPN) Join to apply for the Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse (RN/RPN) role at Island Health. In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values of Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient and staff safety is a priority. The position requires continuous improvement of quality and safety across all aspects of care. Reports to the Coordinator or designate and functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver psychiatric emergency services, crisis intervention, and stabilization care in accordance with unit philosophy, competency guidelines, and BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice. The nurse is responsible for responding to crisis or emergency situations of patients or clients in the Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit, conducting comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessments, and performing in-depth risk assessments. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the nurse contributes to patient care plans, referral and discharge plans in partnership with patients, caregivers, families, and community services. Qualifications Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. A minimum of two (2) years recent experience working with persons with acute mental illness and/or addiction, including working with multi‑disciplinary teams, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Working knowledge of relevant legislation. Knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed.). Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification. Skills and Abilities Conduct assessments of physical status, mental status, and risk. Apply addictions theory and management of withdrawal. Apply crisis intervention and stabilization principles. Apply common screening tools for mental illness and addictions. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Establish therapeutic relationships. Organize workload and set priorities. Deal effectively with internal and external contacts, including co‑workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, clients, and families. Operate related equipment, including computers and related software. Perform the duties of the position physically. Link to full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3166.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse
7 days ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full timeIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reports to the Coordinator or...
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Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse
2 days ago
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC VS B CA (Primary) Island Health Full timeDescription In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reports to the...
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Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full timeA regional healthcare provider in Canada seeks a Psychiatric Nurse to deliver crisis intervention and stabilization services. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments of patients and working within a multidisciplinary team to contribute to patient care plans. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have at least two...
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Crisis-Response Psychiatric ER Nurse
1 week ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full timeA regional health authority is seeking a Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse (RN/RPN) to provide crisis intervention and stabilization care. The role involves assessing patients in emergency situations, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to care and discharge plans. Applicants must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and...
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Psychiatric Mental Health Assistant
6 days ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full time**Job Description**: In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Vancouver Island Health Authority (island Health)patient & staffsafety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the...
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Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
1 week ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full timeRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department Island Health Hospitals provide a range of emergency services. Depending on the assigned clinical area within the Site/Unit, the Registered Nurse may be required to be competent in multiple clinical settings and must provide advanced training and experience to support client care. The Registered Nurse practices to the...
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Acute ER Nurse — Fast-Paced Emergency Care
1 week ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full timeA healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide emergency services across various clinical settings. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating client care within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a nursing degree and relevant emergency care certifications. Strong communication and leadership...
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health care aide
3 days ago
Nanaimo, Canada Nurse Next Door Full timeOverview Languages English Education - College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year Experience 1 to less than 7 months On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting - Home care and visiting care agency - Rural area...
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health care aide
1 day ago
Nanaimo, Canada Nurse Next Door Full timeJob details Salary 22.50 to 24.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 20 to 40 hours per week Minimum wage is guaranteed Terms of employment Casual employment Part time leading to full time Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, To be determined College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less...
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Surgical Care Nurse
3 weeks ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full timeJoin to apply for the Surgical Care Nurse role at Island Health. Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, continual improvement of quality and safety is inherent...
